Water Dropper

Black and white photograph of ceramic water dropper in the shape of a bird. The bird is white with black markings. The bird is viewed from the side with its head turned to the right. The bird's beak is open. The bird has a small eye and a tuft of feathers on top of its head. One wing is visible and has a circular design on the end. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:: 1800
Medium:: White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, and relief outlines (Hirado ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 455 px
Museum record:: View original