{"product_id":"antique-korean-ceramics-123","title":"LION-SHAPED WATER DROPPER, Lapis-glazed, Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLion-shaped water dropper with lapis glaze, Joseon dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small water dropper shaped as a low, recumbent lion. The head projects forward and the body is compactly rounded; the back is incised with spiral motifs, and the flanks bear lines suggesting fur and ornament. Though a small writing implement measuring only about 7.5cm across, it captures the lion’s form succinctly in a manner characteristic of the Joseon period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water dropper is a stationery implement used to supply water to an inkstone. In the Joseon dynasty, besides box-shaped and mountain-shaped white-porcelain forms, water droppers modeled as fish, turtles, lions, peaches, and the like are also found. This example is modeled as a lion, an auspicious beast; while serving a practical purpose, it also functions as a small ceramic ornament for the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white glaze forms the ground, over which a lapis-blue glaze appears to have flowed. Deep and pale blues and areas of white bleed into one another, and here and there there are darkened kiln effects. The glaze has pooled in the relief of the decoration, producing the lapis glaze’s characteristic undulations on the lion’s face and along the lines of its flanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a filling hole on the back and an outlet hole at the mouth for pouring water. The reverse is unglazed, with residual clay adhering from firing. The glaze shows minor scuffs, but overall the condition is good and the piece remains functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52834182234393,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/20260716-135.jpg?v=1784201738","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-us\/products\/antique-korean-ceramics-123","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}