{"product_id":"a-japanese-hirado-porcelain-suiteki-water-dropper-in-the-form-of-a-monkey-meiji-period","title":"A Japanese Hirado Porcelain Suiteki (Water Dropper) in the Form of a Monkey\nMeiji period,","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA finely modelled Japanese Hirado porcelain suiteki in the charming form of a seated monkey. The figure is rendered with remarkable character and sensitivity, shown with elongated limbs and expressive features. The surface is covered in the characteristic soft, milky-white glaze associated with Hirado ware, with delicate incised lines indicating the fur. Two small apertures are formed at the head for the controlled release of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suiteki is a traditional water dropper used in calligraphy to moisten the ink stone with precise drops of water. Animal-form examples such as this were both functional objects and expressions of artistic playfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe underside retains the natural hollowing from manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: Height 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with minor age-related marks consistent with use. No restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56490588307787,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/0EDD3CB4-6FD2-41BC-A19D-F023D522BAF3.jpg?v=1770671957","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-japanese-hirado-porcelain-suiteki-water-dropper-in-the-form-of-a-monkey-meiji-period","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}