Set of eight figurines; China, 20th century.

Set of eight figurines; China, 20th century.
Earthenware.
It has a velvet and methacrylate base.
Presents breaks and restorations.
Measurements: 4 x 2,5 x 2,5 cm; 16 x 15,5 x 10,5 cm.
Lot consists of eight individual clay figurines representing different men performing various tasks. The set stands out for its costumbrista character. Costumbrismo in 20th century China emerged as an aesthetic current deeply rooted in everyday life, in a period marked by intense social, political and cultural changes. In a country where tradition and modernity constantly clashed, this trend served as a mirror to reflect the customs, values and landscapes of a people in transition. Through painting, literature and theater, costumbrista artists captured rural scenes, bustling markets, traditional festivals and the intimacy of Chinese homes, thus preserving the richness of a collective identity in the face of the forces of urbanization and Westernization.