Container Item Number: Ed1.178 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Bronze water dropper with dark brown patina mixed with black. 4 lobed shape, with flat base and top, straight sides. Upper surface has vertical projecting rim, surface covered with overall circular indentations and raised lion and flower design in high relief. Other surface smooth. Round hole in upper surface between lion and flower; second hole at rim with protruding tube.
Water droppers serve as containers for water used in doing calligraphy.
for holding water