Hexagonal bird cup

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5131
Type: object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
Late 18th century - early 19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 3.4 cm
diameter (mouth): 2.3 cm
diameter (base): 2.5 cm
The shape of the object resembles that of metal vessel; the edges that run along the body of the cup are finely rounded. The whole surface is coated with turquoise blue”robin’s egg” glaze. Similar item: inv. no.: 2931