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Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze Turtle Water Dropper
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Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze Turtle Water Dropper

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 January 1900 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze turtle water dropper. 7cm long x 4.5cm wide x 2.5cm high. Weight 101g.

Nice condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Turtle Water Dropper to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1111378
Dealers Internal Reference
AD695/24
Description
Japanese Meiji (early 20thC) bronze turtle water dropper. 7cm long x 4.5cm wide x 2.5cm high. Weight 101g.

Nice condition and patina.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Bronze Turtle Water Dropper to the 1910s.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111378
Dealers Internal Ref
AD695/24
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Meiji/taisho (Early 20thc) Bronze Turtle Water Dropper

Archive II A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View II
Archive III A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View III
Archive IV A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View IV
Archive V A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View V
Archive VI A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View VI
Archive VII A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View VII
Archive VIII A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell. View VIII
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A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell.
Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) Bronze Turtle Water Dropper
Ref: SA1111378
A small patinated dark bronze Japanese water dropper cast in the detailed form of a standing turtle with a central opening on its shell.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Meiji / Taisho
  • MaterialBronze, Patinated Bronze
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved shell texture, Zoomorphic turtle form, Central water aperture
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

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A suiteki is a small traditional Japanese vessel used in calligraphy to dispense minute amounts of water onto an inkstone to grind ink blocks. Frequently cast in zoomorphic forms like turtles, dragons, or birds, these items served both practical and artistic purposes on a scholars desk.

Japanese water droppers were commonly crafted from cast bronze, brass, porcelain, or stoneware. Metallic versions were typically cast using lost-wax methods, followed by hand-chasing to define shell scales or texture, and finished with chemical patination to protect and colour the metal surface.

Authentic pieces from the late 19th to early 20th century exhibit hand-finished details, natural surface wear, and genuine patination rather than modern painted coatings. They usually feature functional openingsa fill hole and a small air holeand demonstrate refined casting techniques characteristic of Japanese artisan foundries of the period.

Small bronze scholar objects function as delicate accent pieces when displayed on floating shelving, arranged within a curated bookcase, or placed alongside stationary on a contemporary writing desk. Their dark tone and organic form provide textural contrast in modern minimalist or layered rustic interiors.

Bronze items should be kept dry to prevent active corrosion or uneven oxidisation. Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or horsehair brush, avoiding harsh chemical polishing agents that strip away the historical patina.
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