Lotus-Shaped Water Dropper, anonymous, c. 1625 - c. 1649

Lotus-Shaped Water Dropper, anonymous, c. 1625 - c. 1649

paint, h 5.5cm × l 12cm × w 9cm More details

This object, belonging on a scholar’s desk, comprises a water dropper in the shape of a lotus flower with a water cup in the shape of a lotus leaf. The small seed pod attached to the leaf functions as a brush rest.