Water Dropper

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Bekesy-103 This octagonal porcelain water dropper has a domed upper surface and rests on a foot. It has a venting hole on top. The spout for pouring the water is located at the center of one of the eight sides. The upper surface of the water dropper is decorated with a flower and leaf design. The flower with the venting hole at its center is outlined with cobalt blue and the edges of the petals filled in with copper red; leaves were painted in four of the eight corners and a blue line highlights the octagonal edge. The glaze is thick and has a bluish tinge. The glaze has curdled in several locations. The footrim bears traces of kiln sand. The spout was once broken and has been restored.