A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' FIGURE OF DAMO (BODHIDHARMA) 17TH CENTURY

standing barefoot on a reed floating above turbulent swirling waves, his hands clasped beneath the voluminous folds of his long robes opening at the chest, his head slightly turned to one side with well-defined features and penetrating gaze, the heavy brows and beard with tight curls, covered overall in an opaque white glaze

In good condition. Small short firing cracks visible to one of the central folds of the figure's robes and to the branches and stems on which he stands. One small chip to the tip of one of the stems. Other minor firing imperfections, the glaze pooling to a pale green.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."