DESCRIPTION: A set of four Chinese blanc de Chine figurines comprising of the following:
- The first is a figurine of a regal woman seated atop a platform as a guardian dog kneels under her arm wielding a ruyi scepter. Finished in an overall glossed glaze and rests atop a wooden base. H:8 1/8" L:5.75" W:4.25"
- The second is a seated Guanyin figurine in a meditative posture, wielding a small vase in her right hand. Finished in a glossed glaze and rests atop a reticulated wooden base. H:8.75" L:5" W:5"
- The third is a figurine of a seated female figure wearing a cloak atop her head, seated in a meditative stance, while wielding a ruyi scepter. Finished in an overall crackle glaze and rests atop a wooden base. Marked with an impressed:"China" along the underside. H:7 1/8" L:4.25" W:3 1/8"
- The fourth and last figurine is of a lying Guanyin, leaning against a column as she smiles ahead. Finished in an overall glossed glaze and rests atop a reticulated wooden base. Marked along the underside with an impressed two character stamp. H:7.5" L:5 5/8" W: 5"
CIRCA: Early-Mid 20th ct.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: Above mentioned dimensions are without the wooden bases.
CONDITION: The first mentioned figurine has minor chips along the ruyi scepter and one chipped fang in the guardian dog's mouth. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.