Duck-shaped Water Sprinkler

anonymous, c. 1100 - c. 1199

Green glazed ceramics, known as celadon ware in the West, were highly appreciated in East Asia. By the 12th century Korean potters were able to create unique vessels perfectly combining natural simplicity and refined elegance. For instance, despite the stylisation, the duck’s natural character has been retained in this sprinkler.

  • Artwork typewater dropper
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1239
  • Dimensionsheight 5.5 cm x length 10.4 cm x width 5.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed met een groen glazuur

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Duck-shaped Water Sprinkler
    • Water dropper in the shape of a duck

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1239

  • Description

    Waterdruppelaar van steengoed in de vorm van een eend, bedekt met een gecraqueleerd groen glazuur. Celadon.

Creation

  • Creation

    potter: anonymous, Korea

  • Dating

    c. 1100 - c. 1199

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    steengoed met een groen glazuur

  • Dimensions

    height 5.5 cm x length 10.4 cm x width 5.8 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase 1975)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; purchased by the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1975;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1975

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  • Duck-shaped Water Sprinkler
  • Duck-shaped Water Sprinkler