Chinese Shiwan Sancai Glazed Pottery Figurine of a Female Immortal

This is a vintage Chinese pottery figurine, likely a Mud Man or Shiwan ceramic, depicting a female figure or an immortal holding a lotus blossom. The figurine stands approximately 6-7 inches tall, gauged against the adjacent beverage can. It is constructed from a heavy stoneware or earthenware clay typical of the Guangdong province kilns. The piece features a vibrant 'Sancai' style lead-glaze palette consisting of amber-brown and emerald-green oxides. The figure's robes are rendered in a textured amber glaze with deep green accents along the collar, sleeves, and the lotus plant. The face and hands are left unglazed in a buff, biscuit-fired finish to provide a flesh-tone contrast, a hallmark of traditional Shiwan craftsmanship. The modeling shows stylized facial features and flowing, heavy drapery characteristic of the mid-20th-century export style. Condition-wise, the figurine displays significant surface crazing throughout the glazed areas, which is common for this type of pottery. There are minor imperfections in the glaze application and possible small flea-bite chips around the base and the edges of the green glazed lotus leaves. No major repairs or large structural breaks are visible in the photograph. The bottom is likely impressed with a 'CHINA' mark, typical for 1920s-1970s export ware.