Chinese Sancai Glazed Dog Water Dropper

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**Chinese 18th Century Sancai Glazed Dog Water Dropper**

This exquisite Sancai glazed water dropper from the Qing Dynasty features a … Read more **Chinese 18th Century Sancai Glazed Dog Water Dropper**

This exquisite Sancai glazed water dropper from the Qing Dynasty features a stunning "spinach and egg" pattern, showcasing mottled hues of blue, green, yellow, and brown. Designed in the form of a recumbent dog, the piece is hollowed out and has an unglazed bottom. It dates back to the mid-Qing Dynasty in China.

This item is genuinely rare and in excellent condition.

What is a Chinese water dropper?
A water dropper was an essential utensil for a literati man of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). It was used to add water, by small drops, to an inkstone while grinding an ink stick. This example is unusually accentuated with cobalt blue, iron oxide brown, and copper red pigments under the glaze.

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