Two Chinese figures

anonymous, c. 1748

These porcelain figures were made in Meissen and mounted in Paris on gilt-bronze (ormolu) bases. The design of the bases corresponds with that of the base of the clock with the elephant also on display here. This was a way of creating a cohesive ensemble.

  • Artwork typefigure
  • Object numberBK-17505-A
  • Dimensionswidth 16.2 cm x depth 15.6 cm, width 17.2 cm x depth 16.3 cm, height 44.9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbeschilderd porselein, verguld brons