Song‑Period Porcelain Seated Arhat Statue

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Dimensions: Height 47.5 cm (18.70 in). Width 21 cm (8.27 in). Period: 10th-13th century. Condition and Provenance: This Song dynasty porcelain seated Arhat retains its original monolithic base. Facial features, delicate floral headdress, finely detailed hair texture, layered robe, and exquisite belt knot are all well-preserved. The Arhat was hollow-cast with a standard kiln mark; natural patina and minor age-related cracks are visible. No major damage, and no signs of modern over-sculpting, repainting, or filling. All carving, shaping, and hand-carving marks are genuine Song dynasty workshop work. This Arhat came from a renowned private collector in New York specializing in early Chinese Buddhist ceramics. The piece was acquired in the mid-1980s by a reputable Manhattan Asian antique dealer and has remained in the same private collection ever since. Original acquisition documents, conservation assessment reports, and old photographs have been fully archived and categorized as Song Dynasty ceramic Buddhist statues. Its provenance timeline is clear and reliable, traceable to a complete historical period. Description: This magnificent Song Dynasty porcelain seated Arhat statue represents the pinnacle of medieval Chinese ceramic Buddhist sculpture. The Arhat sits serenely on a rugged, rock-like base, his right hand forming the teaching mudra, while his left hand rests naturally on his knee. He wears layered monk's robes, with an exquisite belt and decorative knot at his waist, and a magnificent floral crown; the hair at the back of his head is meticulously detailed. The hollow casting technique demonstrates the superb craftsmanship of Song Dynasty ceramic workshops. Large Song Dynasty porcelain Arhat statues in excellent condition with their original rock base are extremely rare in private collections. It provides irreplaceable material evidence for the study of Song Dynasty Buddhist iconography, porcelain sculpture techniques, and monastic clothing customs, possessing a powerful museum-quality visual impact, profound religious and cultural significance, and top-tier antique collection value.

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