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Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th
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Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th

19th century
Sold 22 March 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
This “Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th” found a buyer.

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Description

Nezha is a protection deity in Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" . He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" after he became a deity.

Height 18cm

Width 10 cm

Depth 9 cm

Weight 369 grams

Condition:

Small chip at the tip of the dragon's tail,minor loss of gilding that has been applied to the items in hand.

Otherwise excellent condition of the figure itself, paint, enamel and gilding.

The figure is unusually finely executed. Particular attention should be paid to the detailed elaboration of the body of Nezha and the body of the dragon.

Rare in the beauty of execution of the figure.

Judging by the bottom of the figure, we can assume that it was made in the early 19th century or even earlier.

Please, study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Famille Rose Porcelain Figure to the 19th Century.

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SA1072798
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Nezha is a protection deity in Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religion. His official Taoist name is "Marshal of the Central Altar" . He was then given the title "Third Lotus Prince" after he became a deity.
fig 1. A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring.
fig 1. Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th

Height 18cm

Width 10 cm

Depth 9 cm

Weight 369 grams

Condition:

“
Small chip at the tip of the dragon's tail,minor loss of gilding that has been applied to the items in hand.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Otherwise excellent condition of the figure itself, paint, enamel and gilding.

fig 2. A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring.
fig 2. Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th

The figure is unusually finely executed. Particular attention should be paid to the detailed elaboration of the body of Nezha and the body of the dragon.

Rare in the beauty of execution of the figure.

Judging by the bottom of the figure, we can assume that it was made in the early 19th century or even earlier.

fig 3. A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring.
fig 3. Chinese Famille-rose Figure of Nezha, C.19 Th

Please, study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Price includes UK postage. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Famille Rose Porcelain Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive II A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View II
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Archive VI A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View VI
Archive VII A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View VII
Archive VIII A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View VIII
Archive IX A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View IX
Archive X A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View X
Archive XI A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring. View XI
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A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring.
Chinese famille-rose figure of Nezha, c.19 th
Ref: SA1072798
A hand-painted Chinese famille-rose porcelain figure of Nezha standing atop a red dragon, holding a golden ring.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsMythological figure, Dragon mount, Hand-painted enamel, Gilt highlights

FAQs

Famille Rose, known in Chinese as yangcai or foreign colours, emerged during the Qing dynasty in the early 18th century. It is characterised by an opaque pink enamel derived from colloidal gold, allowing for nuanced shading and detailed pictorial designs.

These pieces are typically fashioned from high-fired petuntse and kaolin clay, glazed, and then hand-painted overglaze using mineral enamels. Gilt accents and intricate detailing were applied before a secondary low-temperature firing to set the colours.

Authentication involves examining the body weight, baseline wear, underglaze characteristics, and the depth of the enamel work. Genuine older pieces often exhibit age-related crazing, slight enamel loss, and stylistic consistency with period manufacture.

Placing such a piece on a minimalist console table or inside a glass-fronted cabinet allows the objects intricate details and vibrant palette to serve as a focal point without visual clutter.

Keep porcelain figures out of direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading, and dust gently with a soft, dry brush. Avoid using water or chemical cleaners, particularly on areas with gilt highlights.
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