2012.91.176, Blanc de Chine statue of Guan Yin; 1900s
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.176, Blanc de Chine statue of Guan Yin; 1900s
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
Blanc de Chine is French for "White from China" and is the common Western term
for an all-white porcelain made at Dehua in Fujian province. It was first
produced during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) and continues to be made
today. Blanc de Chine statues of Guan Yin, the "Goddess of Mercy," are
common—as are busts and statues of Chairman Mao.
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