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Chinese Famille Rose Enameled Porcelain Guanyin, Zeng Longsheng, 1980's, China

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A large and vibrantly decorated Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain figure of Guanyin, marked Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964), but of later manufacture, circa 1980's, China. The tall and graceful figure of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is crafted of porcelain and decorated in a bight and lively famille rose enamels. Guanyin stands upright and bare-footed upon a circular lotus pedestal seemingly emerging from the crashing waves below, a single large lotus bud to the side. She holds a gilt vase in one hand, said to hold pure water capable of alleviating suffering. She holds a pearl, known as the Pearl of Light, between the thumb and middle finger of her other hand, while performing shuni mudra, the gesture of patience. Her moonlike face is luminous, with soft features, kind eyes, blushed cheeks, and rouged lips pursed in a small smile. Her hair is arranged in a voluminous chignon and covered by a cowl. An image of Amitabha Buddha graces the center of the chignon. Her lithe and willowy body is covered by long, heavy, and richly decorated robes, including a yellow ground robe decorated with chrysanthemum and plum blossoms, a dark blue ground overcoat decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms against a cloud patterned field and green ground hem. Her cowl of attractive orange. The underside with an impressed Zeng Longsheng mark. Zeng Longsheng (1901 - 1964) was an important Jingdezhen potter famous for producing figural Buddhist porcelain sculptures with beautiful enamels. Later pieces with his mark, such as this one, honor that tradition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled,Fired,Gilt,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980's
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repair to one finger, as seen in photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In overall very nice condition. One finger repaired. Wear to the gilding on the vase. Wear to the enamels on the cowl. Some roughness to the raised enamels. Dirt accretions to the crevices.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894739986242

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