Guanyin
Figure
1620-1700 (made)
1620-1700 (made)
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This figure of the Bodhisattva Guanyin was made in kilns at Dehua, in the south-eastern coastal province of Fujian. These kilns were close to major export ports such as Amoy (Xiamen) or Canton (Guangzhou). Dehua porcelain was creamy-white, hard and very translucent. It was known in Europe as 'Blanc de Chine'. European merchants trading with China appreciated the skilful modelling of such figures, and the fact that they represented Chinese deities made them popular items from the far-away Orient.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Guanyin (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain with white glaze |
| Brief description | Cer, China, Dehua ware Cer, China, DEHUA ware |
| Physical description | Figure of Guanyin on a lotus throne, a boy standing next to her. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Dr. S. W. Bushell, accessioned in 1883. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | This figure of the Bodhisattva Guanyin was made in kilns at Dehua, in the south-eastern coastal province of Fujian. These kilns were close to major export ports such as Amoy (Xiamen) or Canton (Guangzhou). Dehua porcelain was creamy-white, hard and very translucent. It was known in Europe as 'Blanc de Chine'. European merchants trading with China appreciated the skilful modelling of such figures, and the fact that they represented Chinese deities made them popular items from the far-away Orient. |
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| Accession number | 30-1883 |
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| Record created | September 16, 2005 |
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