Dish with a standing woman, and a garniture consisting of two vases and three pots

anoniem, c. 1680 - c. 1720

For centuries, female figures were depicted on Chinese ceramics as part of narrative representations, which most Chinese people immediately recognized. However, in the course of the 17th century, the woman, the ‘Long Eliza,’ appears as a separate decorative element, in various poses. These objects were also made for European buyers, which may explain the use of the women as separate element; Europeans were not familiar with the Chinese stories’ context.

  • Artwork typevase, kaststel, dekselpot
  • Object numberAK-RBK-16290
  • Dimensionsheight 24 cm, height 23.2 cm, diameter 12.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm x diameter 8.1 cm, diameter 6.3 cm x diameter 13.6 cm, height 4.2 cm x diameter 7.6 cm, height 20.4 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw