Figurine (Kneeling Boys with Basin), Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen), Second half of 18th century, c. 1750–1800, H. 15.5 cm, Victoria and Albert Museum, FE.28-1978, Blanc de Chine
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Primary Source
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Figurine (Kneeling Boys with Basin)

景德镇彩瓷跪童人偶
Second half of 18th century, c. 1750–1800
FE.28-1978VerifiedVictoria and Albert Museum, London
Object Details
Medium
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen)
Dimensions
H. 15.5 cm
Date
Second half of 18th century, c. 1750–1800
Classification
世俗人物
Dynasty
清, 清中期
Technique
彩绘
Glaze
粉彩
Accession
FE.28-1978
Repository
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆
Research Context

Note: This is NOT Dehua Blanc de Chine. Per V&A records, FE.28-1978 is a Jingdezhen polychrome figurine of kneeling boys. Previously misidentified as a Dehua prunus blossom cup; corrected after API verification.

Provenance
Second half of 18th century
Produced at Jingdezhen
景德镇制作
1978
Given by Mr C. N. Ades to the V&A, in memory of his wife Andrée
Mr C. N. Ades捐赠维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆（纪念其妻Andrée）
景德镇非德化数据修正

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World Headlines. "Figurine (Kneeling Boys with Basin) (FE.28-1978)." In Blanc de Chine Catalog (WH-GR-2026-001). https://blancdechine.org/objects/va-fe28-1978. Accessed April 13, 2026.
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