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This 19th-century Chinese oil lamp is shaped of porcelain in the form of a young boy or baby, a motif …
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This 19th-century Chinese oil lamp is shaped of porcelain in the form of a young boy or baby, a motif often referred to as a "ho ho boy." Children are a popular motif in Chinese art and are considered lucky talismans for prospective parents.
Glazed in creme and brown in the style of cizhou ware, the baby wears a dudou apron painted with the fú (福) symbol for good fortune. As though balancing a basket on his head, the ho ho boy is topped with a small cup for burning oil, likely for use during ancestor worship on a home altar.
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- Dimensions
- 3.25ʺW × 2.75ʺD × 7.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Mid 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less
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