Water Dropper in the Form of a Piebald Rat

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Water Dropper in the Form of a Piebald Rat

Alternate Title: 平戸三河内焼か肥前有田焼か染付黒銹釉瑠璃釉鼠形水滴

Japan, second half 18th century - 19th century
Ceramics
Hirado Mikawachi ware or Arita ware; porcelain with blue underglaze, black and red overglaze, sumi ink
2 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (5.40 x 9.53 x 4.76 cm)
Gift of Allan and Maxine Kurtzman (M.2005.79.5)
Not currently on public view