A rare Chinese blanc de Chine figure of Guatama Buddha 17th/18th century

A rare Chinese blanc de Chine figure of Guatama Buddha 17th/18th century, seated wearing rags, with his eyes downcast and his ribs protruding, extensive damages, 17.8cm. Provenance: formerly from the collection of Dr. C.M. Franzero. Cf. Bluett & Sons Ltd 1974, Chinese Pocelain XVIc-XVIIIc, pl63 where this figure is illustrated.