Unlike other kilns where potters largely remained anonymous, some Dehua potters signed their works by impressing seal marks bearing their name or title into the clay. These marks can be found on religious figurines of exceptional quality, which are considered the best examples of blanc de chine. Some potters used pseudonyms, making it a challenge to reveal their identities. Evidence suggests several prominent potter families operated in Dehua throughout different periods. Some are still active today.

This figure is made by Su Xuejin (1869–1919), a famous potter from Dehua active in the late 19th century to early 20th century. It depicts the fuhu luohan, Subduer of Tigers or the Taming Tiger luohan. Arhats (Luohan in Chinese) are followers of Gautama Buddha and protectors of the Buddhist faith. In Chinese art, they are represented with foreign features such as curly beard, large nose and severe expression. Su Xuejin was founder of the Yunyu cizhuang, a porcelain studio focus on making regilious figurines following the style of Ming dynasty master potters.