Pair of Chinese nodding figures
probably Canton (Guangzhou) School
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
Painted unfired clay
Place of origin
Canton (Guangzhou)
Order this imageCollection
Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 1401957
Summary
Painted unfired clay, pair of modelled clay figures depicting a seated Chinese lady and gentleman, with nodding heads, both in formal red robes, the man wearing a hat, unidentified artist or workshop, probably Guangzhou (Canton), second half of the 18th century or early 19th century.
Makers and roles
probably Canton (Guangzhou) School, maker
References
Campen 2007: Jan van Campen, ‘Chinese "schuddebolle": beschilderde knikpoppen uit de 18de eeuw’, Mededelingenblad van de Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, vol. 37, no. 3 (September 2007), pp. 18–35.