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A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"


A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"

Lot-No. 714


China, 19th cent. (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). White porcelain (Blanc-de-Chine). Tall figurine of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian) in a flowing robe riding on an elephant. The right hand holding a ruyi-sceptre, the left hand raised for a peaceful gesture (Abhaya mudra). Next to him on the wave-base with lotus-leaves an acolyte, standing on a lotus-flower. Dehua-seal and artist"s mark ("He Chaozong"). Verso a fine fissure to the base. H. 50,5 cm.

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A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"


A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"

Lot-No. 714

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China, 19th cent. (Qing-dynasty 1644-1911). White porcelain (Blanc-de-Chine). Tall figurine of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Puxian) in a flowing robe riding on an elephant. The right hand holding a ruyi-sceptre, the left hand raised for a peaceful gesture (Abhaya mudra). Next to him on the wave-base with lotus-leaves an acolyte, standing on a lotus-flower. Dehua-seal and artist"s mark ("He Chaozong"). Verso a fine fissure to the base. H. 50,5 cm.

A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"
A Dehua-figurine "Puxian on an elephant"