Japanese Celadon Glazed Ceramic Rat Water Dropper

This Japanese ceramic water dropper, known as a suiteki, is modeled in the form of a crouching zodiac rat. The piece is constructed of a light-colored ceramic body and finished with a pale sea-foam green celadon glaze. The glaze exhibits a fine and dense network of intentional crazing. The eyes are depicted with small dabs of dark brown glaze. A circular opening is located on the back of the figure. The underside is unglazed, exposing a fine-grained, buff-colored clay. The base features a hand-painted mark in black pigment consisting of two characters. Dimensions: 3.75"L x 2.00"W x 1.50"H Dimensions: 3.75"L x 2.00"W x 1.50"H Weight: 2.50oz Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£15.13

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