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Two Chinese figures
anonymous, anoniem, anonymous, anoniem, 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-B
- Dimensionswidth 16.1 cm x depth 15.5 cm, width 17 cm x depth 16.8 cm, height 44 cm
- Physical characteristicsbeschilderd porselein, verguld brons