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The simple waterdropper, essential to calligraphy writing and painting, is a form the Korean potters made their own. An amazing varied number of designs and forms were produced, from small pieces such as these to those requiring two hands to lift. Confucianism was the official state doctrine in the Choson dynasty, resulting in an educated class of scholars, known as 'sonbi', who did not yet hold official positions. Waterdroppers such as these were an essential accoutrement of 'sonbi' culture.
The Asian Collections, AGNSW, 2003, pg.186.
Details
Other Title
'Doughnut' form
Date
19th century
Materials used
porcelain with copper red monochrome glaze
Dimensions
3.7 x 8.7 cm
Signature & date
Not signed. Not dated.
Credit
Gift of Mr J.H. Myrtle 1993
Location
Not on display
Accession number
343.1993

Place
Where the work was made
Korea
Shown in 1 exhibition
Exhibition history
Beyond Words: Calligraphic Traditions of Asia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 27 Aug 2016–30 Apr 2017
Referenced in 1 publication
Bibliography
The Asian Collections Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 2003, 186 (colour illus.).