A FAHUA GLAZED FIGURE OF GUANYIN, LATE MING DYNASTYChina, 16th-17th century. Heavily potted, seated in rajalilasana on a square plinth, with her right hand resting on her raised knee, her left on her lap, dressed in fine robes opening at the chest adorned with pendent jewelry, covered in aubergine, turquoise and green glazes.Provenance: French trade. An old collector’s number ‘C 128’ inscribed to the base.Condition: Presents very well overall. The head reattached. Some obvious losses and chips to exposed areas, some of which have been smoothened over time. The color of the glaze quite crisp and vibrant.Weight: 1,868 gDimensions: Height 25.7 cmLiteratureparison:Compare a related Fahua Guanyin in the British Museum, registration number 1943,0215.24, illustrated by Jessica Harrison-Hall, Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, p. 429, col. pl. 13:41.Auction resultparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: London, 10 November 2011, lot 623Estimate: GBP 6,000 or approx.EUR9,800 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A rare Fahua group of a seated Buddha, 16th/17th centuryExpert remark:pare the closely related pose, glaze, and decorations. Note the related size (30 cm).明末法華彩觀音像中國，十六至十七世紀。觀音坐像，髮髻高聳，頭戴髮巾，半跏趺坐於蓮臺之上。著坦胸式寬袖大衣，頸戴瓔珞，雙手置於雙膝。長眉細眼，面龐圓潤，神色沉靜肅穆。衣飾上以素三彩裝飾。整尊塑像設色沉靜，造型沉穩。