Figure
18th Century (made)
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This reclining female figure was made in China during the 18th Century. She is dressed in elaborate and colourful clothes with tiny shoes that suggest bound feet. The head is fixed onto a rod which allows the head to nod when touched . It is made of moulded porcelain and is painted with coloured enamels.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Moulded porcelain body decorated with coloured enamels. |
| Brief description | Moulded porcelain reclining figure of a woman in Chinese dress with nodding head. Decorated with coloured enamels. 18th Century. |
| Physical description | With removable head on a long counterbalanced stem allowing the head to rotate and nod. Leaning with one arm on a pillow and with legs stretched out in front and crossed at the ankles. The figure is dressed in a long tunic with a Mandarin collar, padded trousers and shoes that suggest bound feet. The figure is moulded with a flat unglazed base. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée |
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| Summary | This reclining female figure was made in China during the 18th Century. She is dressed in elaborate and colourful clothes with tiny shoes that suggest bound feet. The head is fixed onto a rod which allows the head to nod when touched . It is made of moulded porcelain and is painted with coloured enamels. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.22B&C-1978 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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