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Water Dropper in the Form of a Chrysanthemum

Late 19th century
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
The water dropper became one of the most personalized and beloved of the accoutrements associated with writing. Artists let their imaginations roam freely in creating compact, often whimsical forms.

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