19th C. Japanese Bronze Suiteki / Water Dropper
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Description
Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1800 to 1850 CE. Fine bronze water dropper (Suiteka) in rounded form with stippled upper section, handle merging from the mouth of some form of zoomorphic creature. Vessels such as this were used to drip small amounts of water on ink stones for use in Japanese calligraphy. Size: 2.5" L x 1.5" H (6.4 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980
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#111719
Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#111719
Condition
Minor scuffs else excellent
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19th C. Japanese Bronze Suiteki / Water Dropper
Estimate $250 - $350
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