Chinese "ding Ware" Buddha Entering Nirvana

The Buddha at rest, in cream glaze and calm folds.

Potters of Dingzhou, Hebei Province, China, made this reclining Buddha in ceramic in the 19th or 20th century, in the manner known as Ding ware. The reclining pose commonly shows the Buddha entering parinirvana. He lies on his right side with his head propped on one hand, wrapped in a robe of crisp, layered folds. A row of lotus petals decorates the oval base. The glaze is ivory, pooling softly in creases and crazed with fine lines.

About nine inches long. Peaceful enough to quiet a desk.