Japanese Edo period Bronze Daguan Tongbao water dropper Scholars Object
Updated August 25, 2026
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 1019 |
| Estimate | $100 - $200 |
| Opening bid | $50 |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| Auction | Chinese and Japanese Art and Antiques |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Hutsonhill Galleries |
| Location | Springhill, Florida |
This item is a Japanese bronze water dropper featuring a top modeled as a Chinese Daguan Tongbao cash coin from the Northern Song Dynasty (1107 - 1110 AD). Water droppers were traditionally used

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