Description & Technical information
Qianlong period
European Market
A pair of large figures of standing maidens bearing iron red gu form vases as candlesconces, in famille rose enamels with robes painted in bright green with flowers on a cracked-ice ground, the hair in a high chignon and black enamelled on the biscuit. References: Cohen & Motley 2008, p102, No 5.3, another pair with green coats; Williamson 1970, pl LIX, a single.
Date: 1750
Period: 1600-1750, 18th century
Origin: China
Medium: porcelain
Dimensions: 40.5 cm (16 inches)
Categories: Oriental and Asian Art
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