Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Figure of Guanyin, Ming Style
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Collection
Sculpture & Religious Art
Period
Ming Style
Overview
A finely modeled Dehua blanc-de-Chine figure of Guanyin, distinguished by its serene seated pose, luminous ivory-toned glaze, and elegant devotional presence.
Description
This Dehua porcelain figure represents Guanyin seated in a graceful pose upon a fitted lotus-form stand. The figure is notable for its calm expression, softly lowered gaze, and flowing robes, all of which contribute to an atmosphere of quiet contemplation and spiritual refinement. One knee is raised while the body settles naturally into the drapery below, giving the composition an appealing sense of ease and inward stillness.
Particularly striking is the treatment of the porcelain surface. The luminous ivory-white glaze, characteristic of Dehua wares, moves smoothly across the figure and gathers gently in the recessed folds, emphasizing the sculptural rhythm of the drapery. The face is rendered with restraint, with delicately shaped eyes, a composed mouth, and elongated ears, while the high chignon and softly falling veil lend the image added elegance. The necklace and subtle ornamental details enrich the figure without disturbing its essential simplicity.
Works of this type are especially admired for the way Dehua porcelain conveys both purity of material and devotional calm. Here, the balanced pose, refined modeling, and luminous glaze combine to create a sculpture of strong cabinet presence and contemplative beauty. The figure is best appreciated as both a religious image and a collector’s object, valued for its serenity, sculptural grace, and the enduring appeal of blanc-de-Chine porcelain.
Details
Object Type: Religious Figure / Figure of Guanyin
Material: Dehua porcelain (blanc-de-Chine)
Subject: Seated Guanyin
Height: 35 cm
Width: 26 cm
Weight: 4102 g
Stand: Fitted wooden stand
Origin: China
Condition
Overall in good presentation condition, with minor surface wear, light firing irregularities, and age-related characteristics consistent with porcelain sculpture of this type. Small variations in glaze tone and subtle surface marks are in keeping with the material and production process.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
This sculpture is offered as a work in Ming style, in the Dehua blanc-de-Chine tradition. The attribution is based on material, form, glaze character, and comparative visual judgment, and should be understood as stylistic rather than as an absolute guarantee of dynastic period or specific kiln attribution.