White-glazed Statuette of Bodhidharma, Dehua Ware

Dehua Kiln is located in Dehua, Fujian province. The Dehua kiln complex is celebrated for white porcelain wares that are characterized by fine quality and perfectly fused biscuit and glaze. The Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidharma traveled to preach in China in 520. He spent nine years in contemplation at Shaolin Monastery in central China’s Henan province. During his religious practice, he had a disciple Hui Ke (487-593), who then established the Chan School (Meditative Sect) in China.