An antique Chinese, Late Qing dynasty, Blanc de Chine glazed porcelain sculpture. Circa: late 19th century. The artwork represents Guanyin, a character of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese mythology, a bodhisattva or a deity who appears mainly in a female form, saving people from all sorts of disasters. She is dressed in flowing robes and holding a baby sitting on her knee. She was often depicted with her infant child, emphasizing her role as a holy maternal figure and mediator between humanity and the divine. Mounted on a stand, engraved with detailed patterns. Dehua porcelain, also known as Blanc de Chine, is a type of white Chinese porcelain made at Dehua in the Fujian province. The special characteristic of Dehua porcelain is the very small amount of iron oxide in it, allowing it to be fired in an oxidizing atmosphere to a warm white or pale color. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Porcelain Figurines, Figures, Statues, Oriental Buddhist Art, Home Decor, and Collectibles.