A porcelain sculpture of the laughing twins famille rose Chinese, Qianlong Period

A porcelain sculpture of the laughing twins famille rose Chinese
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E. Pranger Oriental Art
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€ 5.000 till € 10.000
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Available
Origin
China
Period
Qianlong Period
Reference
1370-19


Description

The figures, bald and smiling are commonly referred to as the Heavenly Twins or Hoho Twins or Hehe-Erxian Twins. They symbolize perfect partnership and express the idea that harmony is more profitable than strife. So for centuries they were offered as wedding gifts in China.



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