Lion-shaped water dropper
Water Dropper (Yônjôk)
1850-1900 (made)
1850-1900 (made)
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The water dropper is in the form of a mythical creature represented crouching with head turning backwards. Upon the back of the creature rests a small plinth or tray with a hole in the centre, which is decorated with cranes engraved into the clay. The dropper is covered with a greenish-blue glaze.
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Title | Lion-shaped water dropper (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | Porcelain, slip decorated and glazed |
Brief description | Water dropper (yônjôk), porcelain, Korean, Choson dynasty, 1850-1900. |
Physical description | The water dropper is in the form of a mythical creature represented crouching with head turning backwards. Upon the back of the creature rests a small plinth or tray with a hole in the centre, which is decorated with cranes engraved into the clay. The dropper is covered with a greenish-blue glaze. |
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Accession number | C.95-1937 |
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Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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