This vintage Chinese porcelain figurine presents Guanyin, the revered bodhisattva of compassion, standing gracefully atop a dramatic dragon fish form. The piece carries a striking mythic presence, with the expressive fish below rendered in blue, turquoise, and sea-green tones, while Guanyin is dressed in flowing robes accented with coral red, soft yellow, cobalt blue, and delicate floral enamel detail.
The underside features impressed seal-style marks, adding intrigue for collectors of Chinese export porcelain and devotional decorative art. The form appears consistent with mid-20th-century Chinese famille rose-style export work, inspired by earlier traditional representations of Guanyin as protector over water and sea.
This is a distinctive decorative piece with strong visual character and collectible appeal. A small loss is visible at one sleeve/hand area, as shown in the photos, but the figure still displays beautifully and retains its sculptural impact, color, and presence.
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