Porcelain belongs to the wider ceramic family. When choosing a Guan Yin statue, look at the material specified for the individual piece as well as its appearance: painted decoration and an unpainted white surface can both occur on porcelain. The same subject may also be made in other ceramic bodies.
For the Dehua white porcelain tradition, explore Blanc de Chine Guanyin. A porcelain Kwan Yin figure can be chosen for the modeling of the face and robes, while its height and base dimensions determine how it fits an altar or display cabinet.
Posture offers a separate way to refine the selection. Compare seated Kuan Yin statues and standing Quan Yin figures without treating a particular lotus base, color or size as a requirement of the material.
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An eight-sided pedestal gives this seated Guanyin a distinct, architectural base. Above it, deeply lined lotus petals, a slender vase and flowing robes are finished in glossy Dehua white porcelain. At 43 cm (16.9 in) tall, the figure makes a substantial focal point for a home altar.
A lotus opening above curling waves gives this Baolian Guanyin its distinctive base. The seated figure holds a slender vase and a small sprig. Made in Dehua, with plain white porcelain and five painted color schemes to suit an altar or a place for quiet reflection.
White robes with gold-tone edging frame the softly smiling face of this Baoxiang Guanyin statue. She holds a slender, gold-tone vase above pink-tipped lotus petals and a blue-green, wave-patterned base. The ceramic figure is 29 cm (11.4 in) tall.
A round jewel rests in the palms of Baozhu Guanyin; the Jingping form holds a slender vase instead. Both wear white glazed robes traced with gold-colored lines and sit on a lotus with pink-tipped petals. Made in Dehua, these painted ceramic figures are offered in the three combinations shown below.
One knee raised and a scroll held loosely in the left hand, Chijing Guanyin has the ease of someone pausing over a passage. Glossy ivory porcelain follows the long folds of the robe down to a pierced rock seat. At 34 cm (13.4 in) tall, the figure gives a study or personal shrine a distinct focus.
Soft blue robes, a white veil and pink lotus petals give Cilian Guanyin a gentle palette for a home shrine. One hand carries a willow branch; the other supports a slender vase. Made in Dehua ceramic, this seated statue stands 30.5 cm (12.0 in) tall.
Siwei means thought or reflection. Here, a lowered gaze, one raised hand and a relaxed seated pose give that idea a visible form. Textured teal robes contrast with the smooth cream-white face, fingers and ornamental necklace.
Guanyin stands on a broad lotus leaf above a dragon and curling waves, her hands crossed around a slender, tilted vase. The long robes and lowered gaze give the figure a stillness that contrasts with the movement below. Made in Dehua, in glazed white ceramic.
A flame-shaped halo rises behind the crown of this small Foguang Guanyin statue. Her raised hand and slender vase sit above a rounded lotus seat. The figure stands 15 cm (5.9 in) tall, with a warm peach pink tone that continues across the face, robes and base.
Palms meet at the heart while the outer arms lift a lotus and form a delicate open gesture. This four-armed Guanyin gives the compassion of Chenrezig a visible place in a personal shrine. White porcelain emphasizes the sculpted folds and ornaments; the painted versions introduce gold-colored lines or red robes above a deep blue lotus.
A small smile, a vase resting in her palm, and a generous ring of lotus petals. This Gulian Guanyin from Dehua is available in white porcelain or a painted ceramic finish with a purple lotus base and gold-colored detailing.
Hejia Ping An means “peace for the whole family,” a wish carried in the raised Chinese characters on the base. Above them, Guanyin holds a willow branch and a slender vase, seated on overlapping lotus petals. Glossy white porcelain brings out the relief work; the Pink & Green finish adds a blush robe, green leaves and a rose-pink lotus.
Both hands cradle a slender vase at the center of this Heye Guanyin statue. Rounded lotus petals sit above a broad, curling leaf, giving the seated figure a generous base. Cream tones emphasize the sculpted folds; the painted versions bring pink, turquoise or a pearly sheen to the robes and lotus.
A familiar gesture gives Hezhang Guanyin its name: palms pressed together in reverence. Glossy Dehua white porcelain carries that gesture from the softly modeled face to the folded sleeves and lotus seat. The smaller figure has a vase resting on the lap; the larger one sits on a taller lotus throne, with its own sculpted proportions.
With her hands resting in her lap, Jingsi Guanyin holds a sculpted strand of prayer beads above softly folded robes. The broad seated figure has a slight smile and lowered eyes. Choose the glossy white porcelain finish or muted teal robes with a cream-white face and hands.
The pale yellow vase and green leafy stem stand out against this Jixiang Guanyin statue’s robes. Pink-tipped lotus petals sit above a curling wave base, with more pink around the crown. The white-robed finish is edged in gold tones; the pink-and-red version adds a green-and-blue base.
