Chinese Revolutionary Porcelain Figure, Red Lantern Opera hero, Vintage

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Chinese Revolutionary Porcelain Figure, Red Lantern Opera hero, Vintage:
$199.00

This colorful Revolutionary Figure depicts a character,Li Tiemei,from the well-known "Contemporary Peking Opera The Red Lantern." The hero is holding a lantern and posing the celebrate the victorious defeat of the Japanese army.Size: 3 " wide at base X 11" tall.

These colorful statues of the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) contain images that are both astonishingly surreal and real. Some are so brutal and vivid that one might question the reality of it, many were created directly from famous events, such as Mao's swim of the Yangzi River. Others represent everyday citizens or soldiers performing tasks required by the Revolution.

During the revolution, Mao ceased almost all productions to make time for the study of his thoughts with the exception of the ceramic companies, based largely in Shiwanzhen, the center of most ceramic production, which altered production to create this porcelain army of figures for people to have in their homes.

Shiwan kilns transitioned towards producing moredecorative waresduring the late Ming Dynasty, leading to a remarkable increase in the production and popularity ofShiwan figurines. These figurines found their place in homes and showcased the ingenuity of Chinese artisans while also serving as cherished collectibles.One of the most fascinating aspects of Shiwan pottery is the mastery of realistic figurine making. Artisans meticulously sculpt human figures, animals, and even intricate scenes from everyday life, capturing intricate details and expressions, often in bold, bright colors.