Small reclining figure of a woman (courtesan). Figure lies on her side on top of a robe that covers her at the waist. Folds in robe are accentuated with carved grooves and black paint. A pillow lies under her head. Figure’s hair is pulled back in an elaborate style, decorated with a flower. Her hair and face are carved and accentuated with paint and her shoes are painted red.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Chinese
• Material paint, elephant ivory
• Measurements height 2.7 cm, width 13.2 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Oscar Gerson, Erika Gerson
• Received from Erika Gerson

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• Made in China

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• Creation Date between 1644 and 1911
• Ownership Date before 1966, before June 11, 2014
• Acquisition Date on June 11, 2014

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition fair
• Current Location Case 83
• Accession Number 3065/0018