Title
Nonyaware spittoon
Year/Period
Guangxu period (1875-1908), Qing dynasty
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H: 32.0 x Dia,
of mouth: 21.6cm
of mouth: 21.6cm
Accession No.
2006-01818
Collection of
This spittoon, known as 'tong luda', features phoenix and peony motifs. It contains the spittle from betel nut chewing, and reflect social status when depicted in portrait paintings. Spittoons come in several sizes: tall spittoons like this were placed on the floor and near washstands in bridal chambers; table spittoons were smaller and more easily shared during social gatherings.
