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LOT 1963
Chinese Qing Glazed Terracotta Pair of Ladies
QING DYNASTY, 1644-1911 A.D
9 in. (906 grams total, 23 cm each).
Each hollow-formed standing erect in a floor-length robe, with carefully dressed hair, one holding a casket to her chest and the other two vessels. [2]
ProvenanceEx West Country, UK, collection, 1980-1990s.
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With tiered lotus-flower base and balustered stem, a plain cup with raised rims to the centre of the stem, tiered finial with conical top, facetted conical knop above; the base with remains of lead and iron filling. 302 grams, 15.5 cm
Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
Our specimen is probably a votive temple lamp. From the beginning, temples were centres of inspiration for the production of lamps in a variety of designs. Temple lamps played an important role in temple rituals. Rich people used to give donations of both money and land to craftsmen, who could then devote much of their time to producing such pieces of art.
