Pair Chinese Erotic Famille Rose Porcelain Plaques

Title: Pair Vintage Antique Chinese Erotic Famille Rose Porcelain Enamel Framed Plaques

Described By: Nikki HFA VX NATT

Description: Fantastic pair of vintage to antique Chinese erotic male nude female nude famille rose porcelain enamel framed plaques. One panel features an interior scene and the other an exterior scene on a balcony of sorts with figures mid coitus. The male figures have a queue hairstyle and the prostitutes, yiji or courtesans have the high hairline and bound feet all of which were in style in the Qing dynasty. The lotus feet in particular on this piece add to the sensuality and eroticism that would have been perceived by viewers in the Qing dynasty. Due to the strict censorship of the Qing dynasty this may be one form of anti-establishment erotic expression.

Here are the specifications

Signature: N/A

Circa Date: Early 20th century, late Qing to early Republic

Condition of piece: Wear around the edges under the frame, fine crazing in some areas, estate dust, minor scuffs

Measurements of image: 11.75in x 8.5in

Frame: 19.5in x 14.5in

Frame Condition: Edge wear, some scratches, estate dust

Provenance: N/A

Repairs: N/A

Previous auction records:N/A

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