{"product_id":"china-qing-dynasty-blue-glazed-water-drop-ceramic-vessel-calligraphy-tool-c-1800s-ce-imperial-china-d4d","title":"China, Qing Dynasty, Blue Glazed Water Drop Ceramic Vessel (Calligraphy Tool) - c. 1800s CE - Imperial China","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e China, Qing dynasty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e c. 1800s CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.1 x 3.6 x 3.3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Chinese water droppers were tools used in the art of calligraphy and painting. These small vessels were used to control the flow of water onto inkstones, allowing scholars to grind ink to the perfect consistency. Over time, water droppers became a canvas for artistic expression, crafted in bronze, jade, and porcelain, and often shaped like animals, fruits, or auspicious symbols. Water droppers have two holes, one for water and one for air, and are designed so that only a small amount of water is able to drop at one time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53974916333852,"sku":"AUCT-SHELF-MAR-ELVN-26-DD-4-D","price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/IMG_3228-Photoroom.jpg?v=1773262970","url":"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/china-qing-dynasty-blue-glazed-water-drop-ceramic-vessel-calligraphy-tool-c-1800s-ce-imperial-china-d4d","provider":"History Hoard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}