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European woman

European woman

  • Place of origin:

    China (made)

  • Date:

    1622-1722 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown (production)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt

  • Credit Line:

    Salting Bequest

  • Museum number:

    C.1320-1910

  • Gallery location:

    On Display

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This figure is thought to be a representation of Madame de Maintenon, the second wife of Louis XIV. It is possibly modelled after European engravings, with Chinese decorative motifs added on by the Chinese craftsman.

Physical description

A woman in European Court dress; porcelain, painted in enamels & gilt;

Place of Origin

China (made)

Date

1622-1722 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Porcelain, painted in enamels and gilt

Descriptive line

A woman in European Court dress; porcelain, painted in enamels & gilt; China; 1622 - 1722

Subjects depicted

Woman; Court dress

Categories

Porcelain; Ceramics; Figures & Decorative ceramics

Collection code

EAS

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