Four Chinese blue and white saucers and an 'erotic' cup, Kangxi
Four Chinese blue and white saucers and an 'erotic' cup, Kangxi
Dia.: 11 cm (the largest saucer)
Dia.: 10 cm (the smallest saucer)
Dia.: 3,5 cm - H.: 6,5 cm (the cup)
Erotic art is an eminent part of the cultural heritage of ancient China, and was already flourishing in pre-Imperial times. With its peak during the late-Ming period, this art remained a fixed feature in Chinese literature and visual arts until well into the 20th century.
Chinese erotic art is a search for beauty in all its manifestations, for not only does it offer stimulation, it provides a source of great aesthetic pleasure. It never presents sex in a crude or pornographic way, but within a framework of beauty and harmony, enhanced with details of a profound or symbolic nature.
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Four Chinese blue and white saucers and an 'erotic' cup, Kangxi
Dia.: 11 cm (the largest saucer)
Dia.: 10 cm (the smallest saucer)
Dia.: 3,5 cm - H.: 6,5 cm (the cup)
Erotic art is an eminent part of the cultural heritage of ancient China, and was already flourishing in pre-Imperial times. With its peak during the late-Ming period, this art remained a fixed feature in Chinese literature and visual arts until well into the 20th century.
Chinese erotic art is a search for beauty in all its manifestations, for not only does it offer stimulation, it provides a source of great aesthetic pleasure. It never presents sex in a crude or pornographic way, but within a framework of beauty and harmony, enhanced with details of a profound or symbolic nature.
Condition Report: The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/81Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
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