Figurine
1750-1800 (made)
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Figure of a woman holding a vase, intricately modelled and lavishly decorated. Flesh-toned skin and hair loose at the back and gathered into elaborate topknot. Wearing calf-length red tunic flower-patterned and gilt and with wide cuffs, over long pleated skirt. Holding on the left forearm a vase, which she balances with both hands.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt |
| Brief description | Figure of a woman holding a vase, porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilt; China (Jingdezhen), Qing dynasty |
| Physical description | Figure of a woman holding a vase, intricately modelled and lavishly decorated. Flesh-toned skin and hair loose at the back and gathered into elaborate topknot. Wearing calf-length red tunic flower-patterned and gilt and with wide cuffs, over long pleated skirt. Holding on the left forearm a vase, which she balances with both hands. |
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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.21-1978 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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