Artists' ToolsKorean18th century

Large Circular Water Dropper with Slightly Domed Top and Floral Decor

18th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Red-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze copper red

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13.1 x W. 21 x Diam. 19.7 cm (5 3/16 x 8 1/4 x 7 3/4 in.)

Provenance

Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.

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