Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
Miniature Chinese blanc-de-chine figure of a noblewoman, 17th century, the lady standing with one arm raised above her head, the other behind her back, wearing traditional Hanfu dress including flowing skirt and 'beizi' (loose outer-coat with long sleeves) tied at the waist, her hair arranged in a tall chignon, standing beside a potted plant on a hexagonal base impressed with various motifs.
Dimensions:
Height: 7.9cm. (3 1/8in.)
Condition:
Lacking child
Notes:
A similar complete figure group is illustrated in Sargent, William R. (1991). The Copeland Collection: Chinese and Japanese Figures. The Peabody Museum of Salem, p.97, pl.43.
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
