Hexagonal teabox with peonies

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2810.1-2
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
18th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Marks: in the lid 仲侯 (Zhonghou) kaishu mark
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: applied
Dimensions: height: 23 cm
talp: 13.8 cm x 15.2 cm
Hexagonal tall teaboxes were items produced for European export in great quantities. The side of the lid is ornamented with a strip of cicada motifs.