Chinese powder box

Title

Chinese powder box.

Format

Realia

Published

1930's.

Description

2 pieces; porcelain with yellow glaze on exterior; 3 1/4" diam. x 1" high.

Summary

Porcelain with yellow glaze on exterior. An oval on the lid contains a scene of a cock and hen copulating. On the reverse of the lid is a couple involved in sex play. They are surrounded by butterflies, symbol of love. The implication is that they are married like chickens.

Kinsey subjects

Art--China--20th century.
Covert in art.
Porcelain.
Ceramic vessels.