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Description: IN GRES SMALTATO, CINA, INIZIO DINASTIA MING (1368-1644) - A RARE AND LARGE CIZHOU STONEWARE FIGURE OF A SEATED GUANYIN, CHINA, EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
In very good conditions, just a very small hole close to the her left knee, possibly could have been an accompanied figure of a small boy, characteristic minor firing imperfections, very minor wear.
35,5 cm high, 20 cm wide
Representing an 'Avalokitesvara', the compassionate hearer of prayer, modeled seated on a rocky elevation guarded by a dragon. The divinity is clad in ancient form, wear a necklace and a tiara, and is shown with halo or nimbus. The right hand rests upon the raised knee, close to which appears a parrot, the left arm rests on the rock with her hand holding a rosary. Coated with a deep ivory-white glaze which in part is relieved by pale russet-red and dark brown tones.
Note: only another closer example seems to be published on the remarkable collection of the Imperial Prince Kung of China Collection. New York: 1913 Catalogue American Art Galleries, Madison Square South n. 489