A Qingbai seated figure 'Guanyin'. China, probably Southern Song-dynasty (1127-1368). Photo Auktionshaus Stahl

Ceramic with fine turquoise glaze. Seated figure of Bodhisattva Guanyin with crossed legs and dressed in a long flowing robe. Fine facial expression with closed eyes. Min. chips to the lower rim.. H. 26 cm.

Provenance.: From a Dutch private coll.

Note: Figures of the Bodhisattva Guanyin with partial Qingbai-glaze can be found since the Song-dynasty.
They were often used for shrines or altar installations. Completely Qingbai-glazed figures are typical for the Yuan-dynasty.
The fine and stylised facial expression of the present piece and ist serene flowing robe is still influenced by Song-models.

See: Exh.cat. National Museum of Korea, Jingdezhen Qingbai Porcelain: The Beauty of Pure White Blooming in Blue, Seoul 2007.

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