Water Dropper in the Form of a Bird
Made by the Kairakuyen Potteries, Japan
Geography:
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Meiji Period (1868-1912)Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Glazed porcelainDimensions:
2 1/8 x 3 7/8 inches (5.4 x 9.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1903-148Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edward Schulze Vanderslice, 1903
Made in Japan, Asia
Period:
Meiji Period (1868-1912)Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Glazed porcelainDimensions:
2 1/8 x 3 7/8 inches (5.4 x 9.8 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1903-148Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Edward Schulze Vanderslice, 1903
Label:
Water droppers are used to pour small amounts of water onto an inkstone while making ink. Their shapes are often playful.
Water droppers are used to pour small amounts of water onto an inkstone while making ink. Their shapes are often playful.