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Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China

About the Item

A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portrayed as a pair of smiling, corpulent youths huddled together. They are dressed in fine robes in complementary colors of famille verte enamels and decorated with a design of scrolling flowers interspersed with butterflies and auspicious symbols. One twin wearing an outer robe of green and inner robe of yellow. The other wearing an outer robe of mauve and an inner robe of lighter green, his shoulders exposed. The hold in their hands their attributes, a box (he) and a lotus flower (he), from which their names derive. The He-He Er Xian are twin Daoist immortals, known as the Twins of Harmony and Union. They are often invoked to bless marriages.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled,Fired,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks or repairs noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894727105252
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