Figure: Guanyin ("Bringer of Sons"), Porcelain, Dehua ware (blanc de chine), ca. 1620–1720, H. 38 cm, Victoria and Albert Museum, 19-1886, Blanc de Chine
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Figure: Guanyin ("Bringer of Sons")

送子观音像
ca. 1620–1720
19-1886VerifiedVictoria and Albert Museum, London
Object Details
Medium
Porcelain, Dehua ware (blanc de chine)
Dimensions
H. 38 cm
Date
ca. 1620–1720
Classification
佛教造像
Dynasty
明–清, 明末清初
Glaze
白釉
Accession
19-1886
Repository
Victoria and Albert Museum, London
维多利亚与阿尔伯特博物馆
Research Context

Per V&A API (systemNumber: O168404): Guanyin with infant, two boys flanking throne, water dragons and waves beneath. H. 38 cm, a large masterwork. Gallery 003. Published in Clunas, Chinese Export Art and Design (V&A, 1987), p.48, fig.32.

Linked Research Dimensions
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Provenance
17th century
Created in Dehua, Fujian
创作于福建德化
1886
Acquired by the V&A
入藏V&A博物馆
Literature
  1. Clunas, Chinese Export Art and Design (V&A, 1987), p.48, fig.32
    Clunas,《中国外销艺术与设计》(V&A, 1987), p.48, fig.32
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World Headlines. "Figure: Guanyin ("Bringer of Sons") (19-1886)." In Blanc de Chine Catalog (WH-GR-2026-001). https://blancdechine.org/objects/va-19-1886. Accessed April 13, 2026.
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