Two Female Figurines

18th century

Two female figurines (Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 18th century) composed of carved green jade, each is raised on a removable ivory base. The female figures, representing deities (possibly a representation of Guanyin), are dressed in flowing robes, and each holds a vase in their hands, by their feet is a raised lotus bud and they stand on lotus mounds. The ivory bases are carved with scrolling waves and aquatic creatures such as turtles, frogs, fish, crabs, and shells.

Chinese

jade

ivory

.1a-b = 11" x 4.5" x 2.75"

.2a-b = 10.75" x 4.5" x 2.5"

Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.

PSNC.11890.1a-b-.2a-b