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Figurine of child holding a lotus flower Front

Wangye Museum

Wangye Museum
Shenzhen, China

The lotus flower and the child symbolize the ancient desire for peace and beauty and the birth of a child. This type of statue is also called mahoraga. It was made on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month to pray for the birth of a boy, so it became a gift to the family of the in-laws and later became a toy for children.

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  • Title: Figurine of child holding a lotus flower Front
  • Date Created: late 12th - early 13th century
  • Physical Dimensions: Height 17.3 cm
  • Type: Porcelain
Wangye Museum

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