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705 - Chinese export porcelain ear cleaning figural group, Qianlong ca. last quarter 18th century. Depicting two figures decorated in vibrant famille rose. The smiling man seated on a rock with legs crossed tilting his head to the side while his female companion stands above him inspecting his ear. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, "Chinese Export Porcelain and Works of Art," 10 May 1994, Lot 211; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 257, no. 306 This figure belongs to a series of 'erotic' figures which depict men engaged in intimate everyday activities with younger woman, such as ear-cleaning and wine drinking. The implications of what will follow this moment suggested by the man's extended hand and the woman's exposed leg. Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.
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Chinese export porcelain ear cleaning figural group, Qianlong ca. last quarter 18th century. Depicting two figures decorated in vibrant famille rose. The smiling man seated on a rock with legs crossed tilting his head to the side while his female companion stands above him inspecting his ear. Provenance: Sotheby's, London, "Chinese Export Porcelain and Works of Art," 10 May 1994, Lot 211; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Reference: Howard, "Choice of the Private Trader," pg. 257, no. 306 This figure belongs to a series of 'erotic' figures which depict men engaged in intimate everyday activities with younger woman, such as ear-cleaning and wine drinking. The implications of what will follow this moment suggested by the man's extended hand and the woman's exposed leg. Height: 7 1/2 in x width: 4 1/4 in x depth: 2 3/4 in.
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