Fine Chinese Ming Dynasty Fahua glazed Taoist Tile Work Figure seated on a long bench over a rectangular stand in cobalt blue, turquoise, and clear glaze with incised and molded details under the glaze. Height 19 1/4 inches (48.8 cm.) X width 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm.).

Age related wear with chips and flakes to edges and extremities of figure, robes, seat and stand, with craquelure from weathering; a few areas of professional restoration including facial surface. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.