This figure is press-molded in the traditional manner of blanc de chine sculptures from late Ming times through the Nineteenth Century. It is well-modeled from highly refined, very white porcelain. The interior is unglazed revealing the fine white body. The figure has a glossy creamy white appearance from the fine, evenly-applied clear glaze. She sits with one knee slightly raised and hands concealed by the flowing robe. A beaded pendant adorns the chest...
The era of Ningyo Joruri (puppet play later called Bunraku) began in 1684 when Takemoto Gidayu, a narrator, opened a theater in Dotonbori...
Age: Burma, circa 14th - 15th Century
Measurement: Length 17.7 C.M. / Width 5.7 C.M. (size excluding stand)
Condition: Nice condition overall. Please refer to the enlargement photos for more details.
Shipment: Worldwide shipping from Bangkok, Thailand at actual cost. Please e-mail us for the shipping fee.
Condition: Excellent, with only minor wear to enamel and one almost undetectibly small old chip to the edge of the base.
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or repairs.
The case is 9+ inches long with silk cord for drawstrings, elaborately knotted and tasseled.
Condition: Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration
Condition: Excellent, very slight wear. No chips, cracks, or restoration.
It is 13 inches across at the widest point and can be tied around the neck using the attached fabric ties. As is obvious in the pictures, there are a couple areas of lose on the turquoise ornaments.
Condition: Excellent
The box is just under 5 inches x 2.5 inches x 1.5 inches.
Condition is excellent.
An excellent piece with only the negligible pitting usual for the era.