Avalokitesvara at Ease

Nie Lei Master Porcelain Sculpture · Avalokitesvara at Ease

—A Heritage Masterpiece of National Intangible Cultural Heritage【Underglaze Five-Color Porcelain】, Embodied with Zen Spirit and Artisan Excellence

Artistic Value

National Intangible Cultural Heritage Craft — Underglaze Five-Color Porcelain

Meticulously crafted using the nationally recognized intangible cultural heritage technique of 【Underglaze Five-Color Porcelain】, the piece features a jade-like fine clay body and a translucent, smooth glaze. The color palette is elegantly pure, with white glaze as the base, complemented by soft green flowing robes, showcasing intricate and complex craftsmanship. Fired through millennia of kiln tradition, it embodies the essence of Eastern aesthetics.

Master’s Creation · Award-Winning Excellence

Personally created by Nie Lei, a renowned Chinese Master of Arts and Crafts in the industry, his works have been awarded the Gold Prize by the China Ceramic Industry Association and are collected by the National Art Museum of Craft Arts. "Avalokitesvara at Ease" won the Silver Prize at the 2012 Eighth Winter Cultural Expo's "China Hundred Flowers Award of Crafts and Arts," representing the highest standard of contemporary porcelain sculpture.

Work Details

Dimensions: Height 57cm, Length 30cm, Width 23cm. A dignified size suitable for display in halls or as a collectible art piece.

Expression and Pose: The Avalokitesvara is depicted in a serene and relaxed posture, with robes flowing gracefully like drifting clouds. Her eyes are gently lowered with a compassionate smile, fully capturing the Zen spirit of "observing the world with ease."

Craftsmanship: Seamless integration of underglaze painting and sculptural art. The drapery exhibits dynamic layers, and the glaze transitions naturally, with every detail reflecting the master’s supreme control over material and expression.

Significance for Collection

More than a porcelain sculpture, it is an exquisitely crafted masterpiece that blends intangible cultural heritage techniques, Zen philosophy, and modern aesthetics. Displayed in a home, it evokes tranquility and spiritual refinement, embodying the essence of Eastern scholarly elegance; gifted to a connoisseur, it symbolizes blessings and reflects profound taste and discernment.

Closing Words:

"In one statue, ease of mind; in one gaze, peace of soul."

With clay as his canvas and tools as his brush, Master Nie Lei merges millennia of heritage craftsmanship with the compassionate spirit of Avalokitesvara, creating this timeless art treasure worthy of collection for generations.