Seated Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) (Translation)
德化窯白釉披坐觀音像 明晚期 陳偉款 (Primary Title)
figurine (Object Name)
Chen Wei 陳偉, Chinese, 1573 - 1620 (Artist)
The flowing contours, fine modeling, and creamy white glaze are all characteristic of ceramic sculptures made at the Dehua kiln in Fujian Province during the Ming dynasty. Two identical seals on the back of the statue reveal that this Guanyin, bodhisattva of compassion, was created by Chen Wei, a master of 17th century sculpture of the Dehua kiln.
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
陳偉之印 Chen Wei zhiyin
Bequest of Forrest R. Brauer
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