{"product_id":"vintage-chinese-bamboo-root-carving-dragon-water-dropper-vessel-ink-well-1950s","title":"Vintage Chinese Bamboo Root Carving Dragon Water Dropper Vessel Ink Well 1950s","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis is a rare and magnificent mid-century (circa 1950s-1960s) Chinese bamboo root carving vessel, masterfully hand-crafted in the shape of a traditional water bucket.\u003cbr\u003eUnlike standard open-top brush pots, this unique vintage piece features a closed top with a single centered hole measuring approximately 0.75 inches. This specific design functions as a traditional\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWater Dropper (Shuidi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eInk Well \/ Water Coupe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eused in Chinese calligraphy to carefully pour water onto an inkstone. Water is filled through the top center hole and dispensed through the tiny spout hole located near the handle attachment.\u003cbr\u003eThe artisan has beautifully utilized the organic shape and rich grain of the bamboo root to carve a dynamic imperial dragon chasing a sacred pearl in deep, high relief. Having developed a gorgeous, rich honey-brown patina over the decades, this item is an exceptional addition to any scholar's object collection or oriental vintage display.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e: Approx. 6\"L x 4.5\"W x 8\"H (Top of Handle when lifted)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTop Opening\u003c\/span\u003e: Approx. 0.75\" diameter hole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e: Approx. 0.5 lbs \/ (Approx. 227 g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNatural Bamboo Root\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a rich, well-seasoned mid-century brown patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eOverall Condition\u003c\/span\u003e: Good Vintage Condition (Circa 1950s-1960s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eShows minor natural vertical hairline cracks typical of aged, authentic bamboo root wood (please inspect photos).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe enclosed top structure, tiny spout, and overhead moving handle are all structurally intact and operational. No major chips or breaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANTIQHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48686708850882,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1142\/3682\/files\/20260820_161806.jpg?v=1787792363","url":"https:\/\/antiqhouse.com\/products\/vintage-chinese-bamboo-root-carving-dragon-water-dropper-vessel-ink-well-1950s","provider":"ANTIQHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}