Octagonal cup with grass script calligraphy

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 4917
Type: vessel; object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
18. század eleje
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: engraved; glazed
Dimensions: height: 4.2 cm
diameter (base): 3.1 cm
diameter (mouth): 6.3 cm
The number eight is considered a lucky number by the Chinese; therefore, octagons, eight-ridged shapes and designs related to the number eight were highly popular shapes and motifs. Pair of it: inv. no.: 4918