KOREAN

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

Medium

stoneware

Credit Line: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Warren Reedman, 2021

Gallery location: Level 1, NGV International

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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.

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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

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KOREAN

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