Qing Dynasty Blue and White Laughing Boy Figure

A rare blue and white figure of a laughing boy Qing dynasty,…
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A rare blue and white figure of a laughing boy Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, seated facing forward with both hands raised in front and legs apart, wearing a short blue tunic tied at the waist, the head with well defined features and two top knots, 12.5 cm high, Compare with two similar figures of boys in the Hodroff Collection, illustrated by D.S. Howard, The Choice of the Private Trader, 1994, no 301, p.254; and five similar figures of boys, illustrated by Colin Sheaf and Richard Kilburn, The Hatcher Porcelain Cargoes, pl 207, p. 157. Provenance: The Collection of the late Bjarne Nielsen

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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