Chinese Boy
Factory: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
Glazed soft-paste porcelain. Standing figure of a Chinese boy, with a double gourd on his back.
Soft-paste porcelain with clear glaze which appears turquoise green where it lies thickly in his mouth and behind his neck next to the gourd. The boy stands on a rectangular base. He holds a double gourd over his left shoulder. His head is uptilted and he appears to be laughing or singing
History note: From the collection of Dr and Mrs Hugh Statham; Dr Statham died 1967; Mrs Statham died 1970. Purchased with the Cunliffe Fund and grant-in-aid from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Purchased with the Cunliffe Fund and Grant-in-Aid from the Victoria and Albert Museum
Height: 15.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1973-05-03)
18th Century, Mid
George II
Raised anchor period (1749-1752)
Circa
1750
CE
-
1752
CE
presumed lead
Lead-glaze
Soft-paste porcelain
Moulding
: Soft-paste porcelain, moulded and glazed
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.20-1973
Primary reference Number: 137256
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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