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A famille rose Qianlong period (1736-1795) 'Hehe Erxian' or 'Two Immortals of Harmony and Union' group depicted on a rock wearing bright enamel robes, 18th century, around 1770-1790, Jingdezhen, China
Famille Rose
Dimensions: ca.16,5 cm height
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This Chinese famille rose export porcelain figures depicting the 'Hehe Erxian', the Daoist Immortals of Harmony and Joy, standing together on a pierced rockwork base. One is called He (和), and the other is (also) called He (合), of course always depicted together! Collectors also know these figures as 'The Lauging boys or twins' but are actually the gods of Mirth.
Modelled with cheerful expressions, the figures wear brightly enamelled green and yellow robes and carry auspicious attributes associated with prosperity, harmony, and good fortune. The left figure carries a lotus pod sprig (scepter), the right one a ruyi scepter with probably in the left hands some coins.
The Hehe Erxian became especially popular at the start of the 18th century for the European market as symbols of concord, happiness, but also commercial success. Frequently admired by Chinese merchants and traders, they were believed to promote harmonious relationships and flourishing business. Besides their Daoistic attributes, they are often depicted with coins and a money box, reinforcing their connection with wealth and prosperity.
A famille rose Qianlong period (1736-1795) 'Hehe Erxian' or 'Two Immortals of Harmony and Union' group depicted on a rock wearing bright enamel robes, 18th century, around 1770-1790, Jingdezhen, China
Famille Rose
Dimensions: ca.16,5 cm height
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Dimensions: ca. 15 cm. diameter
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