Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel

19th century

Not on view

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.

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청화백자동채 산모양 연적 조선
靑畵白磁銅彩山形硯滴朝鮮
Title: Water dropper in the shape of a mountain citadel
Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt and copper red
Dimensions: H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2025
Object Number: 2025.521
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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