Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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 t...
Porcelain
Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain peach is a traditional Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting table alongside the Four Treasures of the St...
Porcelain
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird forming a finial.
Soapstone
Chinese Export Silver Overlay Water Dropper
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming Chinese Export Sterling Silver Overlay Water Dropper.
Sterling Silver
Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This 19th Century green jade paperweight with a water dropper, 碧玉元宝水盂镇纸, features a yuanbao 元宝 shaped water dropper at the center, with rectangular spiral 回纹 patterns decorating the ...
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
That form and rendition appeared more common among the Chinese and Japanese water droppers.
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 4.34 in W 2.72 in D 2.72 in
Early 17th Century Ming Tianqi Reign Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper
Located in Paris, FR
The water dropper, rectangular, painted in underglaze blue on the four sides. Two sides with inscriptions, one side depicting an official, one side with a lake landscape. The top wit...
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Droppers
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese porcelain Lotus water droppers, circa 1885-1915.
Porcelain
A Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Dropper
Located in Downingtown, PA
The bowl of the water dropper is in the form of a lotus flower decorated in naturalistic colors, the stem of the dropper is in olive green enamel. The hollow handle opens into the b...
Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Ceramic Ox Form Water Dropper on Carved Wood Stand. 2.5" H x 3.5" W x 2.5" D.
Ceramic, Wood
Sold
H 3.35 in Dm 3.35 in
Antique Chinese Porcelain Water Dropper Immortal Camel Qianlong/Jiaqing 18th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
It seems to be a water dropper considering the hole in the mouth of the camel and the one at the back.
Porcelain
Sancai Glazed Small Chinese Horse
Located in Katonah, NY
A Chinese export water dropper in the figure of a horse.
Sold
H 3.75 in W 2.05 in D 2.05 in
Whistle, Joss-Stick Holder and Water Dropper in the Form of a European Gentleman
Located in London, GB
Whistle, joss-stick holder and waterdropper in the form of a European gentleman wearing a tricorn hat holding a shield and sword while kicking a tiger, all on a hexagonal base moulde...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Decorated with white cranes and the sought-after thousand-butterflies motif, the Meiji-period vessel offers both a celebration of traditional aesthetics and a clear reflection of the era’s appetite for exquisite export pieces.
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