Is this a European or Asian object? The answer is both and neither at the same time. 🔊 Sound on. "These decorative groups were constructed in the mid 1700s in France. Each one is a combination of a few Chinese porcelain objects." The problem? "It's clear the European craftsman didn't understand the cultural origins of the original porcelain pieces, and they had no problem with decontextualizing these objects to turn them into something that played on stereotypes." To hear more reflections like this, check out #gettyvoicememos. . For more about the stereotyping in this object click the #LinkInBio for Amanda's expanded explanation. #GettyMuseum #Getty