Snuff bottle with a scene of Zhong Kui, the demon queller, enjoying tea
Place of OriginChina
Date1800-1900
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue and brown decoration
DimensionsH. 3 1/2 in x Diam. 1 in, H. 8.9 cm x Diam. 2.5 cm
Credit LineGift of Richard P. Arens
Object number2010.425.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationZhong Kui, the demon queller, is being entertained by his demons, whose gymnastic performance is accompanied by cymbals and gong.
Subject
- demon
approx. 1800-1850
approx. 1800-1850
Hakuin Ekaku
Fūgai Ekun
approx. 1800-1900
approx. 1850-1900
approx. 1850-1900