A 'BLANC-DE-CHINE' FIGURE OF DAMO (BODHIDHARMA) 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

the bald ascetic seated in lalitasana with his arms resting on his raised right knee, all hidden beneath the folds of his loosely draped robes apart from his protruding right foot, his bare chest revealing a beaded ruyi pendant and with a large beaded rosary draped over his shoulders, his head turned to the side well modelled with large eyes staring from beneath heavy curled brows, and a beard of tight curls around his slightly open mouth, the back with a square seal mark reading Puji Yuren

small glaze chip approximately 1/2 cm on hem below foot, rim frit on hem below left knee, otherwise good condition
"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."

The mark translates as 'reaching all, even the fishermen' known as the 'Fisherman' mark

Compare with a seated figure of Damo illustrated by P.J. Donnelly, Blanc de Chine, The Porcelain of Tehua in Fukien, London 1969, pl 157