Japanese 19th C. Bronze Suiteki Water Dropper - Tiger
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Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1800 to 1850 CE. Fine bronze water dropper (Suiteka) decorated with tiger and landscape in high relief, handle emerges from the mouth of another creature. Vessels such as this were used to drip small amounts of water on ink stones for use in Japanese calligraphy. Size: 3.25" L x 1.75" H (8.3 cm x 4.4 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Paul & Louise Bernheimer collection, Cambridge, MA and Laguna Woods, CA., acquired before 1980
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#111716
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.
#111716
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Excellent
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Japanese 19th C. Bronze Suiteki Water Dropper - Tiger
Estimate $250 - $350
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