Standing actor

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2123
Type: sculpture; pottery
Date of production:
19th century
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: glazed; painted
Dimensions: height: 41.5 cm
diameter (base): 14.2 cm
This male figure stands on a round, drum-shaped pedestal; he plays the theatrical character of a Chinese female. It is a characteristic item of the South Chinese Shiwan workshop.