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Water Dropper in the Form of a LionJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

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Blue and white porcelain sculpture of a crouching mythical lion-like creature with bold cobalt brushwork, round painted eyes, and an open rectangular mouth
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Water Dropper in the Form of a Lion
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century
Medium
Molded porcelain with blue painted decoration under clear glaze
Dimensions
Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Length: 4 3/4 in. (12.06 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.106
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.

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