Figure - Hehe Erxian - Twins Carrying Auspicious Objects - Kangxi, 17th Century (ca. 1690-1700) - Porcelain - China - Kangxi (1662-1722)

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Dehua Blanc de Chine porcelain statue from China, Kangxi period (c. 1690–1700), titled Hehe Erxian – Twins Carrying Auspicious Objects, height 16.8 cm, depth 16.8 cm, in excellent condition with small restorations on the fingertips and hand, base unglazed.

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A lovely antique Chinese porcelain Blanc de Chine statue from the Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province. Depicting two Finely carved standing Men Carrying an egg shaped object and a feather, executed in a nice monochrome translucent creamy white glaze. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China, during the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (17th century). On the bottom a base decorated with circular waves, typical for the 1690 period and high clashing waves, finished by a nicely sculpted unglazed foot, showing age and material. Guaranteed original and of the stated period.

Notes:
For a closely related example please refer to the Porzellansammlungen, Dresden, illustrated in P. J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine. The Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London, 1969, pl. 159a; and two examples included in the Exhibition of Blanc de Chine, S. Marchant and Son, London, 1994, cat. nos 32 and 33. Please also refer to another identical fine example sold at Sotheby's, London, 5 November 2008, lot 338

Height: 16,8 centimeter

Condition: The object is in very good condition, no visible damages but UV inspection shows small restoration on the fingertips and hand. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light.

Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand.

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A lovely antique Chinese porcelain Blanc de Chine statue from the Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province. Depicting two Finely carved standing Men Carrying an egg shaped object and a feather, executed in a nice monochrome translucent creamy white glaze. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China, during the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (17th century). On the bottom a base decorated with circular waves, typical for the 1690 period and high clashing waves, finished by a nicely sculpted unglazed foot, showing age and material. Guaranteed original and of the stated period.

Notes:
For a closely related example please refer to the Porzellansammlungen, Dresden, illustrated in P. J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine. The Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London, 1969, pl. 159a; and two examples included in the Exhibition of Blanc de Chine, S. Marchant and Son, London, 1994, cat. nos 32 and 33. Please also refer to another identical fine example sold at Sotheby's, London, 5 November 2008, lot 338

Height: 16,8 centimeter

Condition: The object is in very good condition, no visible damages but UV inspection shows small restoration on the fingertips and hand. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light.

Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand.

Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Title
Hehe Erxian - Twins Carrying Auspicious Objects - Kangxi, 17th Century (ca. 1690-1700)
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Kangxi (1662-1722)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16.8 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
16.8 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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