Hexagonal teabox with peonies
| Accession Nr.: | 2810.1-2 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
