An antique Chinese glazed Dehua porcelain sculpture. Late Qing dynasty, before 1912. The artwork represents Confucius, a Chinese philosopher and politician who lived in the 6-5th century BC. Embossed hieroglyphical hallmark on the bottom. Footed wooden stand. Dehua porcelain, also known as Blanc de Chine, is a type of white Chinese porcelain made at Dehua in the Fujian province. Collectible Chinese Porcelain Decor, Oriental Art.