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Knee-shaped water dropper

Knee-shaped water dropper
(백자연적)
(19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
stoneware
Measurements
12.0 × 12.5 cm diameter
Place/s of Execution
Korea
Accession Number
2021.507
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Warren Reedman, 2021
Gallery location
Level 1, NGV International
About this work

Water droppers were a key component of the traditional accoutrements and utensils of a seonbi (scholar). This large example is a refined piece of minimalist Joseon dynasty white porcelain.