{"product_id":"vintage-blanc-de-chine-guanyin-statue-from-china-white-porcelain-with-lotus","title":"Vintage blanc-de-Chine Guanyin statue from China – white porcelain with lotus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"880\" class=\"\"\u003eA beautifully refined porcelain statue of Guanyin, the goddess of compassion—perfect for lovers of Eastern spirituality and vintage home decor. This serene figure holds a lotus flower in her hand and wears a softly flowing robe. Crafted in mid-20th century China, most likely in Dehua, it was made as an export piece. The glossy white glaze and gentle expression make this statue a striking addition to any interior or altar. A unique collectible for fans of Asian art or vintage porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1349\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eAbout the maker or manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\nWhile the specific workshop is unknown, the red oval-shaped stamp underneath the base suggests origin in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eDehua\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fujian (China)—famed for its blanc-de-Chine porcelain. Since the Ming dynasty, Dehua has specialized in crafting religious figures, with a revival in the 20th century focused on export. Statues like this one were created for devotional and decorative use, reaching Western homes via trade hubs such as Hong Kong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1891\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eFunction and decoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\nThis Guanyin statue is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003espiritual decorative object\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Buddhist homes, it was used for private altars and rituals. From the 1950s onward, these pieces gained popularity as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003espiritual décor items\u003c\/strong\u003e in Western households. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003ewhite porcelain glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003elotus flower symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003evintage appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003eZen interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eBuddhist altars\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003esymbolic home accents\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also makes a beautiful centerpiece in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eyoga space\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003emeditation corner\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003ecurio cabinet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2248\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eGift idea:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\nThis statue is a meaningful gift for anyone drawn to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eBuddhism\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eyoga\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eZen living\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2025\"\u003eAsian spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003evintage interior design\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, thank-you gifts, or as a symbolic present for life milestones such as birth, mourning, or moving. A heartfelt gift for collectors and soul seekers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2271\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2728\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2329\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2329\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guanyin statue \/ Buddhist sculpture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2374\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China (likely Dehua, Fujian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2417\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2417\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eProduction period:\u003c\/strong\u003e circa 1950–1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2448\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2448\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eHeight (metric):\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2485\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2485\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eHeight (imperial):\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2530\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2530\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eBase diameter (metric):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2581\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2581\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eBase diameter (imperial):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 3.5 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2624\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2624\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eWeight (metric):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 620 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2668\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2668\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2649\"\u003eWeight (imperial):\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.37 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2704\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2704\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2728\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2728\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"3121\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eCollector’s or investment potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\nGuanyin statues in the blanc-de-Chine tradition have long been appreciated by collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2882\"\u003ereligious art\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eAsian antiques\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eexport porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e. In recent years, their popularity has grown, especially in Europe and the US. This piece is an accessible entry into collecting or a valuable addition to an existing spiritual art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3543\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3123\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\nThis statue is in \u003cstrong data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3184\"\u003egood vintage condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with one noticeable flaw: a broken petal on the lotus flower at Guanyin’s left shoulder. There is also mild age-related patina in the pores of the porcelain, adding to its authentic vintage feel. No visible cracks or structural damage to the main figure or base. The flaw is limited to the decorative flower detail and does not affect the statue’s stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"5197\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003eAbout House of History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003e\nAt House of History, we are passionate about discovering and curating vintage and unique items for history lovers like you. We believe that a tangible piece of history brings the past to life—and that’s where our passion lies! Our commitment is reflected in our yearly travels to markets, vintage stores, and auctions across the Netherlands and abroad in search of that one unique item. Whether you're looking to expand your collection or add character to your interior, we aim to find the perfect item for you. Our selection is based on careful sourcing, love, and craftsmanship. Have a specific request? Let us know—we’ll be happy to look for you!\u003cbr data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4227\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePricing and shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4252\" data-end=\"4255\"\u003e\nAt House of History, our prices always include shipping costs. Please keep this in mind when comparing listings. We always ship with track \u0026amp; trace for your peace of mind. All orders are dispatched within 1–2 business days. We use only reputable carriers and all shipments include tracking. Items valued over €200 are always shipped insured. Our products are professionally packed and we have extensive experience with international shipping.\u003cbr data-start=\"4696\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4699\" data-end=\"4708\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4711\"\u003e\nWe sell vintage products, which may show signs of use or age. Please examine the photos and videos carefully before making a purchase. Need additional images, videos, or descriptions? Don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re always happy to help. At House of History, we prefer to keep our items in their original condition. Some customers love polished restorations, while others prefer an aged look (patina). Most of our offerings are therefore presented as-found: unpolished and authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5431\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5208\"\u003eTags:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5211\"\u003e\nguanyin statue, blanc de chine, vintage porcelain, antique china, buddhist decor, spiritual sculpture, zen interior, meditation gift, lotus statue, asian art, buddhist altar piece, porcelain goddess, spiritual home decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5466\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5433\" data-end=\"5447\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5447\" data-end=\"5450\"\u003e\nporcelain, glaze\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"House of History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54786311651652,"sku":"EB-396570336479","price":204.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/2508\/4228\/files\/57_cd7530eb-2cf1-425f-85de-1a5f715ec292.png?v=1746465653","url":"https:\/\/0c6dd0-1d.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/vintage-blanc-de-chine-guanyin-statue-from-china-white-porcelain-with-lotus","provider":"House of History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}