Snuff bottle with the figures of an old scholar and a boy servant holding a blossoming bough
| Accession Nr.: | 1305 |
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| Type: | object for daily use; snuff bottle; pottery |
| Date of production: |
19th century
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Materials: | porcelain |
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| Techniques: | underglaze blue |
| Dimensions: | height: 7.8 cm diameter (mouth): 1.2 cm diameter (base): 2.2 cm |
The body of the bottle is tall and cylindrical, and has a slightly narrowing, round base and a short, narrow neck. The design is scene that was very popular in the 18th century.