Water Dropper in the Form of a Bird

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Water Dropper in the Form of a Bird

19th century

Made by the Kairakuyen Potteries, Japan

Water droppers are used to pour small amounts of water onto an inkstone while making ink. Their shapes are often playful.

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Object Details

Title:

Water Dropper in the Form of a Bird

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Made by the Kairakuyen Potteries, Japan

Medium:

Glazed porcelain

Dimensions:

2 1/8 x 3 7/8 inches (5.4 x 9.8 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Edward Schulze Vanderslice, 1903

Accession Number:

1903-148

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Reign: Meiji Emperor (1868-1912)

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