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Dish with a standing woman, and a garniture consisting of two vases and three pots
anonymous, c. 1700
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 typedish
- Object numberAK-RBK-15848
- Dimensionsheight 3.5 cm, diameter 26.3 cm, diameter 16 cm
- Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw en rood