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Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900

$380

£285.25

€332.55

CA$538.16

A$539.65

CHF 312.21

MX$6,571.06

NOK 3,623.15

SEK 3,692.83

DKK 2,486.22

About the Item

This curious object is a late 19th-century Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting table alongside the Four Treasures of the Study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone. To prepare ink for painting or writing, the scholar would have used the dropper to carefully drip water onto an inkstone before grinding a solid ink stick. This charming example is sculpted of porcelain to the shape of a young boy's face, a common motif for prosperity and abundance. The dropper is finished with a clear glaze marked with subtle crazing and firing imperfections.

Dimensions:
Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:
Qing (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Glazed
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
c. 1900
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: ZHA0521stDibs: LU820043540962

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