Five blanc de chine figures. Qing dynasty, 17th to 20th century

comprising a figure of Budai, standing on his sack on waves holding a fly whisk, 24.5cm., 9 5/8 in., a figure of Damo, wearing loose-fitting robes, standing on swirling waves, impressed marks, 34.5cm., 13 1/2 in., and three figures of Guanyin, the largest seated holding a child, 25cm., 9 7/8 in., 18cm., 7 1/8 in., 17.2cm., 6 3/4 in. Est. 3,000—5,000 GBP

PROVENANCE: The figure of Budai, Sotheby's London, 9th & 10th November 2005, lot 782.

The collection of the late Patrick Huth Jackson 

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com photo courtesy Sotheby's.