Two Chinese figures

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
  • Dimensionsheight 44 cm, width 16.1 cm x depth 15.5 cm, width 17 cm x depth 16.8 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbeschilderd porselein, verguld brons