Description A RARE AND CHARMING HIRADO PORCELAIN DOG-SHAPED SUITEKI (WATER DROPPER)
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Modelled as a chubby dog standing on all four legs and with an opened mouth, the face finely incised to show an amusing expression. The pierced hole by the mouth and the behind make this a functioning water dropper (suiteki). The ribbon tied around its neck and the pupils are painted in underglaze blue.
LENGTH 10 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear, a microscopic chip the mouth and minor firing imperfections.
Provenance: US private collection.