Hirado porcelain Scholar droppe, Jpan Edo period

Rare and charming scholar dropper (suiseki) representing a horse, Hirado, Japan Edo period, 19th century.
The horse in velvety white porcelain is represented lying down, its head straightened and turned on itself. A small hole on its back allows water to flow through its half-open mouth. The eye pupils are painted in black.
This rare model dating from the beginnings of the 19th century is in perfect condition.

A white horse is considered an auspicious animal in Shinto belief and a worthy steed for a lord

4x7.6x4cm