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Water Dropper in the Form of a Piebald Puppy19th century

Not on view
Small white-glazed ceramic animal figure, possibly a cat or dog, with cobalt blue spots and dark brown markings, crouching posture
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Water Dropper in the Form of a Piebald Puppy
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
19th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912)
Medium
Hirado Mikawachi ware; porcelain with cobalt blue and iron glazes
Dimensions
1 3/8 x 3 x 1 3/4 in. (3.49 x 7.62 x 4.45 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Allan and Maxine Kurtzman
Accession Number
M.2005.79.10
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Japanese Art