Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.123

Full length white figure of the bodhisattva (enlightened being) standing upon a lotus flower, holding a sacred round ball in one hand. The figure wears an elaborate head dress, intricate necklace and draping robes. Made from blanc de chine ware and unmarked.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material clay
  • Manufacturing Technique moulded, glazed
  • Measurements height 32.5 cm, width 11.0 cm, depth 11.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Leslie G. Kilborn
  • Received from Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund, Leslie G. Kilborn

  • Made in China

  • Collection Date between 1930 and 1960
  • Ownership Date before October 1966
  • Acquisition Date during October 1966

  • Item Classes ceramics; porcelain
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 0037/0150/0176