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Tanuki Water Dropper
Tanuki Water Dropper
Tanuki Water Dropper
DepartmentAsia

Tanuki Water Dropper

NameWater Dropper
CultureJapanese
Datec. 1960
Place madeJAPAN, East Asia, ASIA
MediumCeramic
Dimensions4 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 4 5/16 in. (11.5 × 11.5 × 11 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.3.728
Object numberA.1981.3.728
DescriptionMold made, pinched, glazed. Soy sauce pitcher. Brown with darker brown and white details. Mouth is pouring spout, raised tail is opening for putting in liquid. Lid on back does not come off.
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