A FAMILLE ROSE FIGURE OF A FOREIGN WARRIOR

QIANLONG PERIOD

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A FAMILLE ROSE FIGURE OF A FOREIGN WARRIOR
QIANLONG PERIOD
The curly bearded figure modeled standing with one arm raised, his brow furrowed, wearing a wide brimmed hat and pink earrings, the robe over his armor with the Chinese character for 'bravery', on a shaped oval base
10 in. (25.3 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

This figure most likely represents an Indonesian or Western Asiatic person-- both were present in China in Ming and Qing times. The curly beard and expression are similar to figural famille verte candlesticks such as the pair sold Christie's, London, 21 April 2005, lot 20.

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