"Japan Meiji Period – Suiteki Bronze Water Dropper In The Shape Of A Gardian Lion (shishi) Head"
Small bronze water dropper (suiteki) with a brown patina, shaped as a stylised gardian lion head (shihsi) with expressive features.
Used in traditional ink painting or calligraphy to control the flow of water.
Japanese work from the Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions: 2.5 x 7.8 x 5.8 cm.