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Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China

$21,000per set
£16,055.62per set
€18,492.83per set
CA$29,427.44per set
A$32,852.97per set
CHF 17,214.46per set
MX$402,152.57per set
NOK 218,623.83per set
SEK 206,134.51per set
DKK 138,013.88per set
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A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang Ying (1682 - 1756), Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, China. This ethereal pair of white glazed porcelain figures depict the revered Buddhist Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. Guanyin is portrayed standing, wearing heavy robes that drape beautifully around her figure. Bare feet peek out from under the hem of the robes. Her hair piled in a high chignon and covered by a cowl. The treatment of the hair, finely textured, unglazed, and with remnants of darker pigment, is typical of works by Tang Yin (1682 - 1756), who was the head of the imperial porcelain works at Jingdezhen. Guanyin's beatific face is set in a serene smile, with a small, flat nose, and downcast, heavily lidded, almond shaped eyes. A simple beaded necklace graces her chest. Her hands held out, and may have once held attributes. The hands were originally removable, but have since been permanently attached. The figures crafted of a fine porcelain and glazed all over in a supple white glaze. One figure bears a label from the Rafi Mottahedeh collection to the back. Provenance: Chinese Porcelain Company Rafi Mottahedeh Collection
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The hands, originally removable, now attached permanently. With restoration to the fingers. Wear consistent with age and use. In very good condition for age. The hands original, with restoration to the fingers, and now permanently attached.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894731258272

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