Water dropper in the form of a Quadruped
3rd-4th century CE
Description
Small vessel in the form of a winged quadruped, with head bowed and erbei wine cup attached to its forehead; with short tubular opening on the creature’s back and small circular opening on the forehead to dispense water into the cup; red earthenware with lead-fluxed, caramel-brown glaze over molded, incised, and applique decoration.
Dimensions
H. 6.4 x L. 12.9 x W. 5.7 cm (2 1/2 x 5 1/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Provenance
[J. J. Lally & Co., New York, January 2001] sold; to Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation, Woodside, CA (2001-2006), partial gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2006.
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