Yellow Glazed Water Dropper, Mark of Ming Hongzhi Period
明弘治款黄釉水滴
The water dropper is an ancient Chinese writing instrument, also known as "inkstone dropper" or simply "water dropper." It was used to drip water onto an inkstone for grinding ink, with the primary function of precisely controlling the amount of water used.
As one of the "Four Treasures of the Study," the water dropper, together with the inkstone, forms an integral part of the traditional Chinese writing culture, embodying both practical utility and aesthetic value.
水滴是中国古代的一种书写用具,又称砚滴或水滴。水滴是将水滴在砚台上研磨墨的工具,其主要作用是精确控制注水量。
作为文房四宝,水滴与砚台共同构成了中国古代书写文化体系,兼具实用功能和审美价值。
Dimensions: 5.5"W x 2.7"D x 3.5"H (13.97cm * 6.86cm * 8.89cm)
Yellow Glazed Water Dropper, Mark of Ming Hongzhi Period
Dimensions: 5.5"W x 2.7"D x 3.5"H (13.97cm * 6.86cm * 8.89cm)

