Disc-shaped inscribed perfume bottle with scene of male and female

Made:
Far East
Ceramic bottle, disc-shaped body, possibly a perfume bottle

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Ceramic bottle, disc-shaped body, possibly a perfume bottle
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Ceramic bottle, disc-shaped body, possibly a perfume bottle, painted with a scene of a male and female copulating on one side, oriental script on other side, Oriental

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641124
Materials:
pottery and complete
Measurements:
overall: 48 mm x 40 mm
type:
perfume bottle