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Seated figure of Kuan Yin on a lotus throne. The figure
is crowned and draped in flowing robes opened at the bosom
and showing a jewelled necklace. White Fukien porcelain of
fine quality with cream-white glaze. On the back is an incised
inscription which is almost obliterated by abrasion of the
glaze.
Kuan Yin (one who hears cries) is commonly known as
the Goddess of Mercy, and receives more attention than any
other Buddhist object of worship in China. The resemblances
between Kuan Yin in the East and the Madonna in the West
are obvious, especially when, as Kuan Yin the Maternal, she
holds a child in her arms.
Te-hua ware, i 17th century. H. 7".
In the possession of Mr. George Eumorjopoulos.
