Figure
Category
Ceramics
Date
1662 - 1722
Materials
biscuit porcelain
Measurements
289 mm (H)115 mm (W)85 mm (D)
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Polesden Lacey, Surrey
NT 1245620.2
Summary
One of a pair of Kangxi (1662-1722) biscuit porcelain figures of western men standing holding handkerchiefs over their right hands. Originally there would have been a candle holder on the handkerchief. The figures have aubergine faces with pale yellow and green costumes and black boots.
Provenance
The bequest of Margaret (Anderson) McEwan, The Hon. Mrs Ronald - later Dame Margaret - Henry Fulke Greville, DBE (1863-1942) from probate records linked with the donation of the property to the National Trust in 1943. This item found on the record for Polesden Lacey Chinese Porcelain stored in the basement, page 92.