Chinese seated biscuit figure of a court official, Kangxi (1662-1722)
Chinese seated biscuit figure of a court official, Kangxi (1662-1722)
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Description
Chinese seated biscuit figure of a court official, Kangxi (1662-1722), with a tall green hat, holding a black tablet of rank, seated on a high back chair, the back of the chair has an aperture for the insertion of prayers, his robe decorated overall with a brilliant green glaze embellished with chrysanthemum flower heads in yellow and aubergine, the reverse with a sketched landscape; Height: 9in. (22.8cm.), Condition: small chip to headdress and restoration to facial hair. Previously, purchased from Ralph Chait Gallery in 1988; also with an old inventory number ‘548581’ etched in black ink to the rim of the base.
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| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Biscuit with enamels |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 18th Century |
| Condition | Other |
| Dimensions | Height 22.8cm |
Product REF: MU719
