Showrooms

Antique Chinese 18th Century Terracotta Nodding Figure

Origin

China

Period

18th Century

Materials

Terracotta.

Dimensions

H.	32 in;	D.	11 in;
H.	81.28 cm;	D.	27.94 cm;

Condition

Excellent.

Creation Date

1775

Description

China c.1775.

Extremely Rare Antique 18th Century Chinese Painted Terracotta Nodding Figure of Exceptionally Large Size Probably by Chitqua ( Skykinqua ) who Specialised in the Modelling of Important Dignatories Circa 1780.
A main feature is the Removable Fine Regal Paper Mache Headdress Decorated with Semi Precious Jewels.

Provenance
Private Collection UK

Literature: Carl L Crossman , The China Trade p 316 for similar (not as rare) examples

Styles / Movements

Asian, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

351788