Pair Antique Qing Dynasty Guan Yin Blanc De Chine Porcelain Figures

Pair of wonderful figurines, depicting the legendary Guanyin.. Guanyin is a Bodhisattva associated with compassion. She is the East Asian representation of Avalokiteśvara and has been adopted by other Eastern religions including Chinese folk religion. She was first given the appellation of "Goddess of Mercy" or "Mercy Goddess" by Jesuit missionaries in China. Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means "[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World." On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month, Guanyin's attainment of Buddhahood is celebrated.
Here, we see her holding a lotus flower. These finely made figures stand raised on a lotus flower encrusted
base and are modeled wearing flowing garments with beaded necklaces and beads in their hair and holding
and supporting a flowering lotus stem in one hand. The figures are exceptionally well defined with excellent
detail with a wonderful blanc de chine finish.
Dated to c. 1920s.
31.5 cm in height
574g of one and 548g of the other
Good antique condition. The hands have been restored. One figurine has losses to tip of finger on the left hand and small chip to dress and tiny chip along the edge of the cape. Other figurine has losses to tip of finger on right hand and restoration to left palm. Please examine all photos carefully.
Item will be sent fully tracked and insured.