Inkwell - Waterdropper - Ceramic
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Waterdropper, a glazed celadon ceramic from China dating to about 1850–1900, measuring 8 cm long by 6 cm wide by 5 cm tall, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, provenance Antique Market.
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Elegant Chinese ink dropper for calligraphy, made of glazed ceramic in celadon-type style with cobalt blue tones. The piece features an egg-shaped, low-profile body, decorated with calligraphic and stylized motifs in blue on an ivory-creamy background, evoking the aesthetic tradition of classical Chinese porcelain.
At the top, there is a molded relief figure, probably a chilong (young dragon), a symbolic element associated with protection, energy, and good fortune in Chinese culture. The relief has a glossy glaze finish with bluish nuances that harmoniously contrast with the main body.
This type of dropper was used by scholars and calligraphers to dispense water onto the inkstone during the preparation of Chinese ink, forming an essential part of the “Four Treasures of the Study.”
Decorative and functional piece, ideal for Asian art collectors, traditional desk objects, or oriental ceramics.
Condition: excellent. No chips or defects.
Weight: 115 g.
Dimensions:
Height - approx. 5 cm
Length - approx. 8 cm
Width - approx. 6 cm
Elegant Chinese ink dropper for calligraphy, made of glazed ceramic in celadon-type style with cobalt blue tones. The piece features an egg-shaped, low-profile body, decorated with calligraphic and stylized motifs in blue on an ivory-creamy background, evoking the aesthetic tradition of classical Chinese porcelain.
At the top, there is a molded relief figure, probably a chilong (young dragon), a symbolic element associated with protection, energy, and good fortune in Chinese culture. The relief has a glossy glaze finish with bluish nuances that harmoniously contrast with the main body.
This type of dropper was used by scholars and calligraphers to dispense water onto the inkstone during the preparation of Chinese ink, forming an essential part of the “Four Treasures of the Study.”
Decorative and functional piece, ideal for Asian art collectors, traditional desk objects, or oriental ceramics.
Condition: excellent. No chips or defects.
Weight: 115 g.
Dimensions:
Height - approx. 5 cm
Length - approx. 8 cm
Width - approx. 6 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
No. of items
1
Material
Ceramic
Dynastic style/period
A stranger
Model/ Name
Waterdropper
Provenance
Antique market
Country of Origin
China
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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