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Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
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A fine porcelain water dropper from Korea circa 19th century of the late Joseon Dynasty. Water dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was considered an important cultivation of an educated man. The water dropper is a small contained made to drop the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in various forms as little wonders as a desktop accessory for the Scholar's study.
The water dropper on offer was made of porcelain and covered in a grey celadon glaze. It was molded in the form of a beach with finely sculpted stalk and leaves. A slight red was dotted on the two openings. The surface also has a carved grape or pomegranate motifs under the glaze. There is some slightly running of the celadon glaze on top. The base has residues of kiln grits.
Although the peach form was perhaps one of the most common ones among the Korean water droppers from 19th century, this water dropper took a horizontal rather than the vertical form. That form and rendition appeared more common among the Chinese and Japanese water droppers.
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Ceramic,Glazed
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with expected slight losses of the red color at the opening. Subtle glaze pooling on top and kiln gris on the base, both as made.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU945038694592
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