I have seen similar figures in the Cairo Museum in Egypt
Are these figures very old?
Are these figures from the Orient?
Maybe I don't need to know
But now that I have so many blogging friends who are experts in antiques....
Maybe you, my dear friends, have an answer. I purchased these figures from an elderly couple who came into a consignment shop in Santa Barbara
http://ginaceramics.blogspot.com/2009/12/do-you-recognize-these.html
Those who have seen these figures admire them but no one knows anything about them.
http://ginaceramics.blogspot.com/2009/12/do-you-recognize-these.html
DO YOU?
Gina
I hope you can solve the mystery!
ReplyDeleteGina I don't however I adore them!! Wonderful figurines!
ReplyDeleteHappiest of Holidays & All the Best in the New Year!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
This will be fun to see if anyone knows!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just want to know...
It's good that you bought them, though. I never regret buying something I love. I regret the things that I let get away.
Your house tour is certain to be full of amazing discoveries! :]
-Ann
I found your lovely blog at *La Pouyette*.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see those figurines I think they might come from China???
You should ask somebody who is well versed in old clothing.
Salut!
*Tasiaa
Dear Francesca, It would be nice to know a little more about them. For instance,their age.
ReplyDeleteDear Karena, Thank you for your friendship this year. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year.
ReplyDeleteGina
Dear Ann, meeting you, in the blogging world, has enriched my life. I look forward to reading more about your adventures in decorative painting, gardening and event planning. You are a most talented young lady.
ReplyDeleteLove, Gina
Hi Tassia, Welcome to my blog. You have a very good idea. Researching costumes is a good start. Based on his outfit and hat, one figure could be a scribe.
ReplyDeleteWell, how boring are we??LOL! I love them but have no clues to give you...will keep googling!
ReplyDeleteLovely figures Gina!
ReplyDeleteThey remind me strongly on "Die drei Weisen aus dem Morgenland", probably from a "Krippenspiel" ??? Could be??? What is the size of the figures? I guess between 20 - 30 cm high, or less?
Don't think that they are Chinese (sorry Taasia). As far as I know Chinese figures are made of porcellaine. Could make research but need a photo. It would be definitely interesting to find out where they come from.
You could also send a picture to an auction house like Christie's in New York.
Herzlichen Gruss
Karin
Hi Theresa, If anyone can figure out where these little men come from, you can. You are the supersleuth.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying this week and looking forward to a New Year of inspiration, prosperity and happiness.
Love, Gina
Hi Karin, The figures are 7 inches tall. I believe that somewhere there are more of these. One of these days I will take them to the "Roadshow" or maybe I should just pretend that they are very old and also very valuable. I'm the eternal optimist.
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