Antique Dehua “He Chaozong” Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin

Figurines & Statues

$6,250

Material

Blanc De Chine

Color

Ivory White

Origin

China

Age / Period

Pre-1800

Dimensions

Height: 13 inches (33cm), Width: 7 inches (18cm)

Condition

Estate / Pre-owned

This is a Chinese Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figure of Guanyin or Guan Yin 觀音 "Goddess of Mercy". The graceful figure is skillfully modelled seated with her left leg crossed in royal-ease pose on a layered rock throne with perforations. Her head facing forward with heavily lidded eyes and a benevolent expression and serene smile rendered with the urna of wisdom and with pendulous earlobes. She is dressed in voluminous robes characterized by heavy folds that cover her arms, while open at the chest to reveal a bejeweled necklace. her coiffured hair ornately tied beneath a cowl and swept up in a chignon and secured with a ruyi-head diadem. Her right hand with well-defined fingers over her knee, and her left hand resting over the throne. The four-character mark of 'He Chaozong yin' in a square, and a double-gourd with the mark of Dehua, in seal characters are impressed in relief on the back of the figure. An even creamy ivory-tinged glaze has been applied to the figure overall. Figure is in Excellent Preserved condition. One nail missing from her left hand. ++MEASUREMENTS++ Height: 13 inches (33cm) Width: 7 inches (18cm) Weight: 4 lbs, 3.3 oz