A Copper-decorated Animalier Water Dropper
A Copper-decorated Animalier Water Dropper

CHOSON PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)

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A Copper-decorated Animalier Water Dropper
Choson period (19th century)
Modelled in the form of a tortoise with carved and incised details, applied on the head and carapace with underglaze copper-red glaze and applied overall save the flat base with a transparent glaze which appears bluish on the lower body; circular opening in center of shell on top and through mouth of tortoise
6 1/8in. (16.4cm.) long

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