Water Dropper

Thailand

Sukhotai (13th-15th centuries, About 1350

  • Titles Water Dropper (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 3 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. Diam. (8.3 x 5.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. Chandler H. and Jane Paris Smith, 1980.434
  • Work Type water dropper
  • Classification Containers

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