Sculpture, Pair of figurines representing parrots standing on a green base - 21 cm - Ceramic, Glaze

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Pair of earthenware parrot figurines on a green base, glazed in cobalt blue, green and brown, hand-modelled Chinese folk ceramics from ca. 1930–1960, China, unglazed base with perforations, in excellent condition.

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Description:
Pair of figurines representing parrots standing on a green base. Made of earthenware with a glossy glaze in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, green and brown. Handcrafted, typical of Chinese folk ceramics from the first half of the 20th century.

Origin: China, probably southern area (Guangdong or Fujian).
Period: ca. 1930–1960.
Material: porous ceramic with colored glaze.
Technique: hand-modeling + glaze applied by brush; unglazed base with traditional perforations.
Condition: very good for age; small original manufacturing imperfections.
Dimensions: 21cm.
Remarks: popular decorative pieces for export, inspired by 19th century Chinese figurines.

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent with a registration number.

Description:
Pair of figurines representing parrots standing on a green base. Made of earthenware with a glossy glaze in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, green and brown. Handcrafted, typical of Chinese folk ceramics from the first half of the 20th century.

Origin: China, probably southern area (Guangdong or Fujian).
Period: ca. 1930–1960.
Material: porous ceramic with colored glaze.
Technique: hand-modeling + glaze applied by brush; unglazed base with traditional perforations.
Condition: very good for age; small original manufacturing imperfections.
Dimensions: 21cm.
Remarks: popular decorative pieces for export, inspired by 19th century Chinese figurines.

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent with a registration number.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
China
Style
Vintage
Material
Ceramic, Glaze
Title of artwork
Pair of figurines representing parrots standing on a green base
Signature
Not signed
Colour
Blue, Brown, Green
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
21 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
7 cm
Weight
550 g
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