Antique Chinese blanc-de-chine porcelain figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy

The graceful figure is seated alitasana on a rocky pedestal, with her arms crossed and hands hidden under voluminous robes. Her left foot peeks out under the robe’s heavy folds, while a bejeweled necklace sits above the robe’s opening. Her hair is arranged in simple plaits that fall along her back. Head tilted slightly down, she wears a serene expression, her eyes downcast.

Covered overall in a fine white glaze

Impressed He Chaozong double gourd mark in seal script characters impressed on upper back

Circa 17th century

Housed in silk-lined box

Please compare with a contemporaneous standing ‘Dehua” figure of Guanyin auctioned at Sotheby’s New York, 29th March 2022, Lot 507

As well as Dehua Figure of Guanyin, 17th-18th century, part of the Sotheby's New York “Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art” auction held 19 March 2013 

Measures approx. 8”

Light grime. Marks to box. (See pics)