CHINESE
Water dropper
(14th century)

Medium
stoneware (Longquan ware)

Measurements
(a-b) 10.9 × 12.5 × 3.9 cm (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1960

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Zhejiang province, south-east China, China

Accession Number
184.a-b-D5

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Longquan ware. In form of mythical animal with horse-like body and detachable eagle-like head top, body with three bands around waist, both sides of body with circle with spinal motif at rear and scroll work at front; double crested head with scroll work around eyes. Translucent olive green glaze.

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CHINESE
Water dropper
(14th century)