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Pair of Statuettes
China, Qing dynasty, end of Qialong era (Ch'en-Lung). 1736-17951736 Qing dynasty - 1795 (End of Qianlong era)
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Milano, Italy
Each statuette represent the hehe erxian, the two brothers who are the spirits of Union and Harmony.
They are standing smiling and holding wine jars.
The hehe erxian are one of the most popular subjects for these statuettes, painted with polychrome enamels. As pairs or separate, they represent the patron gods of merchants, particularly potters, and they are symbols of reconciliation and good business.
Details
- Title: Pair of Statuettes
- Creator: China, Qing dynasty, end of Qialong era (Ch'en-Lung). 1736-1795
- Creator Nationality: Chinese
- Creator Death Place: China
- Creator Birth Place: China
- Date Created: 1736 Qing dynasty - 1795 (End of Qianlong era)
- Physical Dimensions: h270 mm
- Rights: Fondazione artistica Poldi Pezzoli "Onlus"
- External Link: http://www.museopoldipezzoli.it/en/node/1236
- Medium: Hard, past porcelain
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