Artists' ToolsKorean19th century

Hexagonal Water Dropper with Floral Decor

19th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Blue-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 2.1 x W. 3.9 x D. 3.9 cm (13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-2000), sold; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2000.

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