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16th Century Chinese Pottery Figure

About the Item

Ming dynasty pottery figure of a standing woman, likely from the Suzhou region. This is a small figure with a lot of personality, rendered in cream and dark brown. WIth her slightly hunched stance and her hands in the folds of her kimono, a whole attitude is suggested through just a few lines of paint.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Large chip has led to area of glaze missing from right side of head. There are a couple of cracks down the body. That said, she looks pretty good for her age (500 years!).
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7220230538052

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