Blue-and-White Water Dropper in the Shape of a Fish / Artist Unknown, Korea

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Accession Number
2004/1.286
Title
Blue-and-White Water Dropper in the Shape of a Fish
Artist Nationality
Korean
Object Creation Date
late 19th century
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
Korean Peninsula (peninsula)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
Korean Peninsula (peninsula)
Dimensions
2.5 cm x 6.8 cm x 7.8 cm (1 in. x 2 11/16 in. x 3 1/16 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Ceramic
Primary Object Type
water dropper
Physical Description
A round water dropper in the shape of a curled fish. There are two holes, one located in the middle, near the tail fin, and the other near the head on the dorsal fin. The fish is a white and cobalt blue color.
Subject Matter
The shapes of water droppers often held symbolic significance. The fish represents diligence, vigilance, and academic success, making it a fitting symbol for a scholar.
Primary Keywords
fish
vessel
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Record
2004/1.286
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"Blue-and-White Water Dropper in the Shape of a Fish; Artist Unknown, Korea." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2004-sl-1.286/2004_1_286.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 29, 2024.
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