Blanc de Chine porcelain, hand modeled with incised decoration
China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
Back with impressed character mark ‘He Chaozong Yin’
Finely modeled representation of the Goddess of Mercy in delicate ivory color
Seated in royal ease maharaja-lila
The dress in flowing folds, a veil sweeping over the shoulders
The finely worked hair falling over her shoulders in braids and crowned by a lotus tiara with Amitabha figure
Adorned with delicately modeled pearl necklaces
Serene facial features with half-closed eyes
On a naturally shaped plinth
Height: 36 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private collection M.E., USA

Guanyin

Guanyin, the Chinese goddess of mercy and compassion, counts among the most venerated figures in Buddhism and is highly respected in Asian cultures. Initially a male figure, it transformed over the centuries to a maternal goddess with wondrous healing powers who bestows solace and luck. As a bodhisattva, Guanyin denied herself entrance into nirvana when she heard the laments of the mortals and helpfully returned to earth. Her name translates to ‘observer of the cries of the world’.



Condition: The Guanyin figure is in very good condition with hardly any signs of age. One finger of the right hand is minimally chipped. It measures 36 cm in height.

Provenance: Private collection M.E., USA

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