Figural Grouping of a Family Standing on a Louts Pad Base

19th century

A figural grouping of a family standing on a lotus pad base (Chinese, 19th century) made of ivory. A mother stands with her left arm around her young daughter, her right arm holds a baby. At her legs is a small boy with a flag in his hands. The family group stands on a decorative base shaped like a lotus flower, which rests on a rounded wooden stand with three round feet. The underside of the lotus base is carved with a rectangle containing unidentified characters.

Chinese

ivory

wood

7.5" x 4.5" x 3.75"

Gift of the Estate of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, II, 2008.

PSNC.11860