Water dropper in the shape of a lotus pod
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze multicolor decoration
DimensionsH. 2 3/8 in x W. 4 1/2 in x D. 2 1/4 in, H. 6.0 cm x W. 11.4 cm x D. 5.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1173
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThis elaborately sculpted water dropper in the shape of a lotus pod was used in preparing ink for writing or painting. The seed pod serves as the body of the vessel while the stem serves as the spout and handle.
Subject
- lotus
1662-1722
approx. 1750-1850
1723-1735
approx. 1522-1619
approx. 1700-1800
