As per previous entry, the same seller brought out this
wonderful, perfect (no chips nor hairline cracks) chicken water dropper. This
item presumably came from the same burial site in that out-of-the-way island
here in the Philippines.
From the shape, the color, the luster of its glaze and the
overall appearance, this chicken water dropper must be from the late Ming
period. Yes, it’s indeed Min Yao (People’s
Ware) but its rarity and condition makes this item truly a collector’s
piece.
Other similar examples have been published in past
catalogues while those at the online market like Trocadero have already been
snapped up. One was selling this for $450.
Fortunately, I got this with the entire lot of diggings and my seller was
already desperate in unloading her items (since she has to take the bus to her
barrio). I had to offer her something
even if I was not in the itchy mood to acquire another ceramic piece. In the end, I am glad I got her lot.
From The Williams Collection of East Asian Ceramics Catalogue,
Detroit Institute of Arts:
Antiquing. More Fun In The Philippines.
Offers are welcome via email.
