Madonna and child
Figurine
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Trade with China opened routes not just for merchants, but also for Christian missionaries. One result was Chinese images that reflect Christian beliefs. Some copy European models directly. Other dress biblical figures in Chinese costume, as Christian elements were sometimes absorbed into local tradition.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Madonna and child (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Blanc-de-chine porcelain |
| Brief description | Dehua ware. Madonna and child, blanch-de-chine porcelain, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Figures of Madonna and child, of blanc-de-chine porcelain with greyish white glaze. She is represented with exaggerated European features, dressed in full-length robes billowing at the foot, in a piece with the cowl which covers the head. She holds the partly draped child in the crook of her left arm. The figure is massively potted, and entirely hollow. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Basil Ionides |
| Production | label |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Trade with China opened routes not just for merchants, but also for Christian missionaries. One result was Chinese images that reflect Christian beliefs. Some copy European models directly. Other dress biblical figures in Chinese costume, as Christian elements were sometimes absorbed into local tradition. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.106-1963 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2009 |
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