Mid 19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Ceramic Water Dropper

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A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue … Read more A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of grapes with vines and leaves on white background. A central small opening is for refill and a small sprout is placed on the side. Waterdrop like this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty, Confucianism dominates the ideology of the society and determined the morals and values of the men. Scholarly pursuits were greatly encouraged. This trend was reflected in the ceramic art as well. Humble and earthy ware with rustic yet refined decoration was much preferred. See less