Water dropper in the shape of a house

19th century

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On this porcelain water dropper in the shape of a traditional Korean house, the tiled roof, lattice doors, and windows are all accentuated in cobalt blue.

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백자청화 집모양 연적 조선
白磁靑家形硯滴朝鮮
Title: Water dropper in the shape of a house
Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue
Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2012
Object Number: 2012.177
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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