Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel

Korea

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As tools to dispense water droplets to create ink, water droppers are wonderful examples of melding function with ingenious and imaginative design. This water dropper depicts a walled compound on top of a mountain. The artist cleverly applied copper red and cobalt blue to render the mountainous terrain and architectural elements, respectively. The size and rounded form make it easy to hold in one hand and comfortably tilt and allow for controlled decanting.

Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red, Korea

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Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red, Korea
Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red, Korea
Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red, Korea
Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel, Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red, Korea

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