Dehua County's Stunning White Porcelain Exhibition Takes Center Stage in Geneva #China #Dehua_Porcelain #Blanc_de_Chine #Dehua #Geneva_Exhibition
Dehua County Showcases Stunning White Porcelain Art in Geneva Exhibition #China #Switzerland #Geneva #White_Porcelain #Dehua
Dehua's White Porcelain Exhibits Shine at Geneva's Palais des Nations #Switzerland #Geneva #Porcelain #Blanc_de_Chine #Dehua
The figure of Budai Heshang, whose story is based on a historical monk active at the end of the Tang period, gained popularity as early as the Song dynasty. He is often depicted surrounded by children. His name, Budai, meaning "cloth bag,' " derives from the sack that invariably accompanies him. He is frequently shown carrying this hemp bag containing all his possessions, along with a short cord of eighteen beads symbolising the Eighteen Luohan. Perhaps because of his cheerful appearance, he became one of the most sought-after figures on the export market in the eighteenth century. In English-speaking countries, he is also commonly known as the "Fat Buddha."
A Blanc-de-Chine figure of Budai
China
Kangxi (1662-1722)
#budai #hotai #fatbuddha #buddhism #buddhistsculpture #sculpture #china #blancdechine #dehua #porcelain #kangxi #antique #carvedwood #stand
Behind door no.15 of my ceramics calendar is this Bland de Chine #Meissen teapot c. 1740. It copies in appearance Asian Blanc de wares made in the #Dehua kilns, #Fujian,China. The pattern of vines & grapes is after found on clay teapots from #Yixing, & sometimes accompanied by squirrels (photo 4)
The Revival of the Silk Road: Exploring Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain and Italian Maiolica #Italy #Blanc_de_Chine #Dehua #Gubbio
Cultural Heritage and Global Impact of Dehua Blanc de Chine in Spain #Spain #Porcelain #Blanc_de_Chine #Talavera_de_la_Reina #Dehua
Wenchang is seated on a pierced rockwork throne, holding a ruyi-sceptre in his left hand which rests on a outcrop, the long flowing robes covering his other arm and exposing a foot, wearing two large belts, one inset with stylised jade plaques, an official hat and long plaits extending to his shoulders, the upper lip and chin with piercing for the insertion of real hair. Wenchang (Xa) is the Daoist god of literature, further revered as a figure of general benevolence. He is the Chinese god of culture, literature, and civil examinations. Widely revered by scholars, students, and families hoping for academic success, he is typically depicted in the robes of a mandarin, holding a brush or a scroll. His full title, Wenchang Dijun (Xa7Z), means "Sovereign Lord of Literary Prosperity." In Daoist tradition, he resides in the celestial Wenchang constellation in the northern sky. Devotees often pray to him before exams, and his temples may feature a "wish table" where students leave written prayers for success. Wenchang embodies the Confucian ideal of merit through learning and intellectual achievement in imperial China.
A large blanc-de-chine Dehua figure of
Wenchang
China
Kangxi (1662-1722)
#blancdechine #dehua #wenchang #china #kangxi #daoistgod #taoism #culture #literature #benevolance