Chinese Pottery Figure of Kuan-yin
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date17th Century
Object NameFigure
Mediumpottery
ClassificationsCeramics
Dimensions20.5cm
Base: 5 x 9.3cm
Base: 5 x 9.3cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS024070
About MeThis figure represents Kuan-Yin, a Buddhist figure, the goddess of mercy. The highly translucent porcelain is left unpainted. It is covered in a thick chalk white glaze, giving the French name, blanc de chine. This decorative style was copied by European and English porcelain companies in the 18th century.
More About Me
Kuan-Yin is the Buddhist goddess of mercy. In Chinese, her name means '[The One Who] Perceives the Sounds of the World'.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Possibly 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Late 18th Century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-1850
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
