Escultura de buda de porcelana esmaltada "Geyao",... Lot n° 77

Porcelain representation of the "Smiling Buddha". He is shown seated, with his legs bent, and his arms stretched out, resting on both legs. The expression is abundant and jovial, with half-open eyes, wide nose and open mouth drawing a smile. With his left hand he holds the fabric of his tunic generating wrinkles molded with great mastery; in his right hand, he carries a coiled "Yapa mala". The piece is covered by a beautiful "Geyao" glaze (哥窑), of a soft ocher color, where the crackled texture stands out.The glazed ceramic known as "Geyao" belongs to the celadon category because of the color, which can vary from bluish gray to light greenish blue, passing through the cream color. The most distinctive feature is the elegant gray-black or yellow-apricot crackle. Measurements: 11.4 x 11.5 x 15 cm