Jumeaux rieurs - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
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This pair of Chinese porcelain statuettes, titled “Jumeaux rieurs”, belongs to the Qing dynasty period (1644–1911).
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Beautiful pair of Chinese porcelain figurines in polychrome decoration in the Rose Family palette, depicting two smiling figures, probably the Hehe Erxian, known as the “laughing twins.”
The figures wear long robes on a light green ground, richly adorned with pink flowers and turquoise foliage outlined in black. They hold different attributes, including a ruyi scepter and a small covered box. The expressive faces, the relief ornaments, and the painted details give this set a lot of charm.
Each figurine is mounted on a blackened wooden base, with irregular, undulating outlines and small feet.
China, probably 19th century, in the Qing dynasty tradition. Precise dating to be confirmed.
A fine crack is present on the lower part of one of the figurines, shown in close-up. The holes on the tops of the heads and in the backs are original.
A small movable element inside one of the figurines produces a light rattling sound, like a marble, when shaken; its nature and origin are not determined.
The undersides of the porcelains are not accessible due to their fixation to the bases.
Height of each figurine: about 23.5 cm.
Dimensions of the bases: about 8.8 × 6.1 cm.
Weight: about 800 g in total.
Beautiful pair of Chinese porcelain figurines in polychrome decoration in the Rose Family palette, depicting two smiling figures, probably the Hehe Erxian, known as the “laughing twins.”
The figures wear long robes on a light green ground, richly adorned with pink flowers and turquoise foliage outlined in black. They hold different attributes, including a ruyi scepter and a small covered box. The expressive faces, the relief ornaments, and the painted details give this set a lot of charm.
Each figurine is mounted on a blackened wooden base, with irregular, undulating outlines and small feet.
China, probably 19th century, in the Qing dynasty tradition. Precise dating to be confirmed.
A fine crack is present on the lower part of one of the figurines, shown in close-up. The holes on the tops of the heads and in the backs are original.
A small movable element inside one of the figurines produces a light rattling sound, like a marble, when shaken; its nature and origin are not determined.
The undersides of the porcelains are not accessible due to their fixation to the bases.
Height of each figurine: about 23.5 cm.
Dimensions of the bases: about 8.8 × 6.1 cm.
Weight: about 800 g in total.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Title of artwork
Jumeaux rieurs
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
23.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
8.8 cm
