"Guanyin Statue 60cm In White Chinese Porcelain - Chinoiserie Decor / Chinese Cabinet"
Large Guanyin statue in Blanc de Chine porcelain. Very fine floral decoration in relief. China, late 19th century / early 20th century. Considered in the West as the goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin is a Buddhist deity, symbolizing the unlimited compassion of the bodhisattva for all beings - human and non-human. She is most often depicted draped in a long white dress that covers her from head to toe; wearing a bun; her skin is as white as milk. In meditation, she rests on Lotus leaves. Beautiful large central piece to place on a fireplace or a piece of furniture, to complete an 18th or 19th century decor evoking Chinoiserie or Chinese cabinets. Very good condition, no accidents, except for a crack and a broken finger on one hand. Height: 60cm 
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