Cleveland Museum of Art
Octagonal Water Dropper Decorated with Flower Design
late 1700s
A small spout in the shape of a cicada is placed on one of the octagonal sides. This decorative element not only adds a sense of whimsical aesthetic sensibility to this scholarly utensil, but also aims to symbolize the aspiration for scholarly achievement—as loud as the cicada’s song.
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