A turquoise glazed porcelain water dropper in the form of a turtle
孔雀藍釉龜型水滴

Kangxi period, 17th-18th century, China
康熙時期，17至18世紀，中國

Height (with wooden stand): 7cm Width: 9.5cm
高（含底座）：7釐米 寬：9.5 釐米

This rare turquoise glazed water dropper is in the form of a turtle with raised head and open mouth. The detailing on the shell is both incised and raised, with further elements such as the tail, spine and eyes highlighted in black glaze. A dropper sits on a carved openwork wooden stand with scrolling vines design.