6.
FIGURE . h : 26 cm.
The figure stands, leaning slightly forwards , standing on a plinth , with 1 hand protruding from the large robe, holding an emblem. The bearded deity wearing an official hat , the face is very well modelled . Excellent underglaze-blue. The figure represents ZAOWANG, the patron god of the
kitchen : he is regarded as holding sway over the family's prosperity .
Period : WANLI MING : 1576 - 1623 .
Refer. : " Chinese Porcelain from the BUTLER Collection , exhibition
catalogue Luxembourg , 2008 , p. 32.
" Exhibition of Ming blue & White ", S. Marchant 2004 ( UK) ,
n° 34 .
" Chinesisches Porzellan : die Ohlmersche Sammlung im
Roemer Museum, Hildesheim , 1981 , n° 11.
" The FALK Collection " ,Christie's NewYork , 20/09/2001, 147.
This is a very rare and beautifull example of the Ming figuratif porcelain art,
perfect condition .