Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Figurine

1750-1800 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Categories
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 41cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Mr C. N. Ades, in memory of his wife Andrée
Production
label
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
FE.21-1978

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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