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Pair Chinese Polychrome Clay Figures, C. 1800, Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty.
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Pair Chinese Polychrome Clay Figures, C. 1800, Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty.

19th century
Sold 1 October 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Pair of Chinese polychrome decorated clay figures of ladies, c. 1800, Qing Dynasty. One lady wearing an extremely elaborate costume, centered by a butterfly, and an ornate headdress. She holds a child to her right, and a fly whisk in her left hand.

The Second Lady, wears an iron red dress, painted with large blue flowers, and a gilt headdress.

Both figure stand upon an open rockwork base.

Height – 28.5 cm, 11 1/4”.

Width - 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Repairs to the hands, and edges of headdresses. Otherwise in excellent condition. Original paintwork.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Chinese Polychrome Figures to the 1800s.

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SA1128528
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Pair of Chinese polychrome decorated clay figures of ladies, c. 1800, Qing Dynasty. One lady wearing an extremely elaborate costume, centered by a butterfly, and an ornate headdress. She holds a child to her right, and a fly whisk in her left hand.
fig 1. A pair of hand-painted antique Chinese polychrome clay figures standing on pierced rockwork bases, wearing traditionally patterned orange and green robes.
fig 1. Pair Chinese Polychrome Clay Figures, C. 1800, Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty.

The Second Lady, wears an iron red dress, painted with large blue flowers, and a gilt headdress.

Both figure stand upon an open rockwork base.

Height – 28.5 cm, 11 1/4”.

Width - 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Repairs to the hands, and edges of headdresses. Otherwise in excellent condition. Original paintwork.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Chinese Polychrome Figures to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128528
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Pair Chinese Polychrome Clay Figures, C. 1800, Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty.

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A pair of hand-painted antique Chinese polychrome clay figures standing on pierced rockwork bases, wearing traditionally patterned orange and green robes.
Pair Chinese polychrome clay figures, c. 1800, Jiaqing, Qing Dynasty.
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A pair of hand-painted antique Chinese polychrome clay figures standing on pierced rockwork bases, wearing traditionally patterned orange and green robes.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures & Figures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleQing Dynasty
  • MaterialTerracotta, Clay, Gesso, Pigment
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsHand-painted floral robes, Ornate headdresses, Pierced rockwork bases, Figural iconography
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Qing dynasty polychrome clay figures were often crafted for funerary practices, ancestral worship, or as decorative domestic objects, reflecting the intricate craftsmanship and cultural values of the period.

These pieces were typically modelled from local clay or terracotta, then fired at low temperatures before being finished with gesso, vibrant mineral pigments, and sometimes subtle gilding.

Authentication involves examining the natural ageing of the pigments, the mineral composition of the clay body, tool marks indicative of hand-modelling, and consistent wear patterns appropriate for the era.

These decorative objects work well displayed on a minimalist mantelpiece, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a dedicated console table to create a focal point of cultural history.

Keep them out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, maintain a stable indoor humidity level, and clean only with a soft, dry brush to avoid damaging the delicate painted surface.
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