Figure - Hehe Erxian - Twins Carrying Auspicious Objects - Kangxi

A lovely antique Chinese porcelain Blanc de Chine statue from the Dehua Kilns, Fujian Province. Depicting two Finely carved standing Men Carrying an egg shaped object and a feather, executed in a nice monochrome translucent creamy white glaze. Handcrafted in ancient Imperial China, during the Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (17th century). On the bottom a base decorated with circular waves, typical for the 1690 period and high clashing waves, finished by a nicely sculpted unglazed foot, showing age and material. Guaranteed original and of the stated period. Notes: For a closely related example please refer to the Porzellansammlungen, Dresden, illustrated in P. J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine. The Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London, 1969, pl. 159a; and two examples included in the Exhibition of Blanc de Chine, S. Marchant and Son, London, 1994, cat. nos 32 and 33. Please also refer to another identical fine example sold at Sotheby's, London, 5 November 2008, lot 338 Height: 16,8 centimeter Condition: The object is in very good condition, no visible damages but UV inspection shows small restoration on the fingertips and hand. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.

Estimate:£1,186.11

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