Water Dropper
The Water Dropper by Unknown is a sculpture of an animal. The animal has fur depicted by lines and scales on its body. It lies on its stomach with its mouth open. The sculpture's fur texture is indicated by closely spaced lines. A sequence of numbers is etched on the side. The background is plain. The sculpture appears to have a shiny surface. The lighting is bright and even.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and green enamel (Arita ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 598 × 364 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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