Republic of China Blue‑and‑White Porcelain Plaque, Bodhidharma Crossing the River

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Dimensions：L.34.5 cm，W.22 cm Condition & Provenance：Glaze intact, blue‑and‑white pigment stable, no enamel loss. Minor age wear on edges. Reverse retains original kiln rib marks and natural patina. No cracks, chips or restoration, no chemical cleaning. Formerly private collection of Alan B. Hopkins, New York City, New York, U.S.A. Acquired at New York Asian Art Fair in 1990s, family inherited. Never offered in public auction, no exhibition or publication records. Description：Rectangular porcelain plaque of Republic period with solid body and bright white glaze. Painted in underglaze blue depicting Bodhidharma crossing the river. Bodhidharma is portrayed with bald head, thick eyebrows and full beard, solemn and stern expression. He wears tattered monk robe, folds rendered by graduated blue washes, bare‑feet standing upon surging waves, with gnarled zen staff slung over shoulder, holding a lotus ritual implement with curling smoke rising from bloom. Background features softly washed blue cloud and water patterns creating ethereal atmosphere. Calligraphic inscription in underglaze blue at upper‑left corner, square seal mark “Wang Bu” at lower‑right. The painter freely applies Chinese ink‑painting brushwork onto porcelain surface, with skillful gradation of cobalt blue. Figure, garment folds and cloud‑water scenery carry strong literati artistic charm. The Bodhidharma theme conveys Zen enlightenment and spiritual transcendence, representing fine literati porcelain painting of Republic era.

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