Page 67 - Yamanaka co Auction catalog

figure arid the supple power expressed in the mighty beast.
Enveloped throughout in a delicate glaze of "moonlight
white," with a luster that accentuates the lunar ~ugges-
tion, and exhibiting a restrained crackle of pale ca{e-au-
lait.
Height, 16 inches.
In perfect condition (as are all of the Fuchien figures in the col-
lection) .

lOl-KUAN-YIN (Ming)
White Fuchien ware coated with a rich and brilliant creamy
glaze. The goddess of mercy is shown in serene attitude
and with dignified expression, seated upon a throne of rock-
ery and looking downward. Her head is uncovered and her
hair elaborately dressed. On her breast is a ju-i scepter-
head ornament suspended from a necklace. Both hands rest
on her upraised right knee, and in one she holds a scroll.
On a ledge at her side stands a long-waisted galipot, mod-
eled in the round as a part of the group.
Height, 12% inches.

l02-FuCHIEN FIGURE OF DARUMA (Ming)
Standing figure of the Buddhist teacher, enwrapped in am-
ple robes and barefoot, on a base formed of the nelumbian
lotus and curling waves. His head is inclined forward
slightly, and his eyes are cast down and partly closed, in
the attitude of meditation. The whole in a glaze of lus-
trous moonlight white.
H eight, 14~ inches.