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Figure of a fairy holding a peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The ceramic figure depicts a fairy holding a peach. The fairy has a white face and hair styled up. The figure is wearing earrings and a green robe with colorful designs and a peach-colored dress underneath. The fairy holds a red and yellow peach in both hands. The figure stands on a square base with a decorative design. The base has a small opening on the front. The background is a plain white surface. The artist of the figure is unknown but the figure of a fairy holding a peach is by Carl S. The object appears to be an antique ceramic figurine.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
327 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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