Chinese pair. Moulded marble. 41 cm.

Description

Reproduction of a Chinese couple made in moulded marble (marble powder plus binder). Patinas made of natural earth.

Measurements of the man:

Total measurements with base: Height: 40 cm. Diameter of the base: 13 cm.

Figure without the base: Width: 10 cm. Depth: 7 cm.

Measurements of the woman:

Total measurements with base: Height: 41 cm. Diameter of the base: 13 cm

Figure without the base: Width: 11 cm. Depth: 7.5 cm.

Reproduction of two Chinese figures. Not sold separately.

This reproduction depicts a Chinese couple in traditional dress, a man with a conical hat and long moustaches and a woman holding a flower.

Chinese art uses a variety of materials, including bronze, jade and ceramics, terracotta and porcelain. The most spectacular and famous figures are the Xian Warriors, more than 8,000 life-size statues of soldiers and horses that were discovered during the excavation of the tomb of the first emperor (3rd century BC).  In addition to these monumental sculptures, traditional art also depicts smaller figures of anonymous people in everyday scenes and attitudes, using materials such as porcelain, metals such as bronze, stone and terracotta.