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Three plates depicting women and children
anonymous, c. 1725 - c. 1735
These three plates feature mothers interacting with their children. A mother had an important task, namely to ensure that her sons would pass the civil service examination. Ever since this exam had been introduced by Empress Wu Zetian (624-705), attaining an official position was no longer the sole preserve of the elite. From then on, literate women were considered less of a threat and more as capable mothers devoted to their sons.
- Artwork typedish
- Object numberAK-RBK-15927-A
- Dimensionsheight 3.8 cm, diameter 20.1 cm, diameter 12.7 cm
- Physical characteristicsporselein met emailkleuren en verguldsel