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Re: Re: Chinese Ivory Glaze Porcelain Figure

Posted By: Robert
Posted Date: Jan 31, 2016 (06:43 AM)

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Interesting ceramic figure made to look like stained ivory. Appears to have been made in 3 pieces, which, if true, would seem to be unusual even for a European piece. Hard to tell if it was slip-cast (later technique), or press-molded (earlier technique) because it is so finely finished. It reminds me of some Chinese and Goan ivory figures (although most Goan figures are religious rather than secular) made for the Portuguese-Spanish market. The coloration resembles Chinese grisaille porcelain, which might be a clue to origin.

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