Dongfang Shuo
Figure
second half of 18th century (made)
second half of 18th century (made)
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A moulded figure on base of the alchemist Dongfang Shuo, shown as a laughing old man carrying a branch of peaches on his right shoulder. He wears a short red jacket and green trousers.
Object details
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| Title | Dongfang Shuo (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels |
| Brief description | Figure of Dongfang Shuo, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty, second half of 18th century |
| Physical description | A moulded figure on base of the alchemist Dongfang Shuo, shown as a laughing old man carrying a branch of peaches on his right shoulder. He wears a short red jacket and green trousers. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée |
| Production | label |
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| Accession number | FE.26-1978 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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