Description
Chinese DeHua porcelain Kuan Yin seated on a rocky outcrop amid roiling ocean waves and water lilies, with her right foot resting on an ocean carp transfiguring into a dragon, the ocean carp's body formed of octopus suckers. Kuan Yin's right and left hand are in Karana mudra, she is clothed in a flowing robe with a necklace and the crown of Amitabha, with arm and wrist bracelets and a coiffure of ornaments and long coiled braids, her left foot above a water lily bud and blossom. Exquisite fine realistic detail through out, down to Kuan Yin's fingernails. Impressed He Chaozong and DeHua mark on her back with two red iron characters below. Circa late 19th century, no later than early 20th.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Small unobtrusive accumulations of grime in inaccessible areas, otherwise excellent vintage condition.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Small unobtrusive accumulations of grime in inaccessible areas, otherwise excellent vintage condition.
Origin:
China
Materials & Techniques:
Porcelain
Details:
Art Subjects: Figure
Country of Origin: China
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Small unobtrusive accumulations of grime in inaccessible areas, otherwise excellent vintage condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
18.5 x 10 x 7 in
Late 19th Century Chinese DeHua Porcelain Seated Kuan Yin and Dragon Transfiguration
Estimate $1,500-$3,300
Starting Bid
$750
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