Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art - 29th November 2005
Lot 339
A massive Chinese blanc de Chine model of Guanyin
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £2600
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Description
A massive Chinese blanc de Chine model of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, standing holding a sceptre wearing flowing robes, raised on a wood stand, p'u-chi y impressed to the reverse. Minor repairs. 19th century, 57cm. (2)
The mark p'u-chi y literally means 'reaching all, even fishermen'.
