Chinese blanc-de-chine whistle, 17th century
Chinese blanc-de-chine whistle, 17th century
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Description
Chinese blanc-de-chine whistle, 17th century, in the form of a Dutchman wearing a tricorn hat, cravat and buttoned jacket, sitting on a stone next to a bird, a flowering shrub, a hexagonal planter and rocky pillar with a small vase, all on a hollow hexagonal base with incised cartouches containing animals and plants
Height: 7.3cm. (2 7/8in)
Condition:
Lacking head of bird and side of planter
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Blanc de chine Dehua porcelain whistle modelled as a Dutch man |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Dimensions | Height: 7.3cm. (2 7/8in) |
Product REF: Q814
