A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin 18th/19th Century

A Dehua porcelain seated Guanyin 18th/19th Century

Molded holding a scroll in one hand that rests upon the other hand supported with the right knee raised as the figure sits in 'royal ease' swathed in voluminous garments, the reverse bearing the stamped seal Lin Xiaozeng yin visible beneath the ivory-tinged glaze (chips to the finger tips). 7 1/4in (18.5cm) high - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500

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