Two lacquered wood figures of the laughing twins, Hehe Erxian
Two lacquered wood figures of the laughing twins, Hehe Erxian

18TH CENTURY

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Two lacquered wood figures of the laughing twins, Hehe Erxian
18th Century
Carved in mirror image, each balancing one foot on a brocade ball, the other leg raised, wearing a short apron above loose trousers, both with outer arms swept across the waist, one holding a bat, the other a small ball, the rounded faces with laughing expression, the hair tied in a top-knot, covered in red lacquer with traces of gilt (minor damage and repair)
50 cm. high (2)

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