Rare Chinese Export figure of marmot circa 1770-1805
left facing recumbent creature with raised hind paw the whole decorated with incised designs simulating hair and covered in aubergine glaze, raised on carved hardwood stand of a later date.
figure H3 1/4" L6" and on stand H5 1/2" L6 1/2" (2pcs)

Provenance: Property from an Ohio private collection.

Literature: Ayers, John and Howard, David. CHINA FOR THE WEST. New York: Sotheby Parke Bernet, 1978. pp.607, fig. 634