Chinese Sparrow Plaque by Liu Yucen (1927)
A framed Chinese painted ceramic plaque, attributed to Liu Yucen (1904 - 1969), dated by inscription 1927, Republic period, painted in enamel with two sparrows resting on a floral branch, inscribed and signed by the artist with two seals, 11.61 in. x 20.67 in., Note: The back of the frame is removable, revealing the base of the plaque with traces of four rails running in parallel, and marks of linen cloth covering the unglazed back, the signs of the firing process particularly during the Republic period where the plaques were placed on linen cloth to prevent it from warping, and then on a rack for firing. 1904 - 1969
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- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
- Republic Period - The Chinese Republic period, also known as the Republic of China period, lasted from 1912 to 1949. It began with the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty in 1911 and the establishment of the Republic of China under Sun Yat-sen. During this period, the country underwent significant political, social, and economic changes, including the adoption of a new constitution, the expansion of civil liberties, and the modernization of the economy. However, the Republic of China period was also marked by political instability, with numerous warlords and factions vying for power and influence, and the country was eventually engulfed in a civil war between the Nationalists and the Communists. The Republic of China period came to an end in 1949, when the Communists emerged victorious and established the People's Republic of China, while the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan where they established a separate government.
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