A Chinese Dehua figure of Guanyin, Ch'ing dynasty, 17th or 18th century
Evening Sale
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 30 000 - 40 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 187 600
Location
Cape Town
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About this Item
A Chinese Dehua figure of Guanyin, Ch'ing dynasty, 17th or 18th century
height: 47,5cm; width: 14cm; depth: 11cm
Notes
A Dehua porcelain figure of Guanyin, with a soft ivory-toned glaze typical of Qing period production. The smooth, unblemished surface reflects the high quality of Dehua porcelain, traditionally associated with purity. Such figures were made for domestic altar use.
Provenance
Private Collection.
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