A replica of the Water Dropper in the form of the recumbent ox with the herdsboy on its back. The original served as an interior decoration and a functional object as well (dropper for diluting ink). The image symbolizews the abundant season, good crops in the future, good fortune and flourishing. China. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
It has been skillfully crafted by experienced workmen of the Hermitage workshops. Each product has been compared to the original and approved the by the museum specialists.

Bronze.
2 3/8 x 3 1/8 in. (6 x 8 cm).