A 19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze Suiteki (Water Dropper), Meiji Period Circa 1870
A fine 19th century scholarly object used to moisten inksticks for an inkstone when working with calligraphy. Naturalistically cast in the form of a gourd with a detachable leafy stem, the textured surface exhibits a fine old patina, the underside having a rectangular reserve showing rubbed foundry or makers marks. Dimensions, 2” high x 3.75” long x 2” deep
