Song‑Dynasty Painted Clay Sculpture Seated Water‑Moon Guanyin

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Dimensions: Height 68 cm (26.77 in.), Width 41 cm (16.14 in.), 10th-13th centuries. Condition and Provenance: The sculpture is structurally intact, with the original wooden base in good condition, without major damage or loss. Extensive natural flaking of the original paint on the face, torso, and robes has occurred over time, while remnants of red, green, and base paint remain on the folds of the clothing and neck ornament. The terracotta surface exhibits fine, age-induced drying cracks. The wooden base displays natural wood fissures, weathering marks, and signs of insect damage. This piece has not undergone any modern restoration, repainting, chemical hardening, or artificial coloring, preserving its original, weathered appearance. It comes from a private collection in Bangkok, Thailand. Many years ago, a Southeast Asian Buddhist art expert acquired it from a Chinese historical collection and has since kept it in a temperature-controlled professional artifact storage facility for private appreciation and academic research, never having been auctioned or publicly exhibited. Description: This Song Dynasty painted clay sculpture of the Water-Moon Guanyin is made from molded clay and painted with polychrome pigments. It depicts the classic relaxed, water-moon seated posture, with one knee raised and the other bent. The figure's head is topped with a high bun, and the posture is gentle. The Guanyin's face is round and serene, with a lucky mole on her forehead and long, drooping ears. Exquisite beads adorn her neck, hanging down to her chest; her robes are layered and flowing, lifelike; her proportionate figure reflects the aesthetic characteristics of the Song Dynasty. The Guanyin sits serenely on its original heavy wooden base. The thick clay core retains traces of multiple layers of red, green, and white pigments, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Song Dynasty painted clay sculpture. Water-Moon Guanyin statues were popular in the Song Dynasty, and well-preserved large-scale clay sculptures are extremely rare. Despite the passage of a thousand years, with the paint on the clay sculpture and wooden base faded and weathered by nature, this Guanyin statue still retains a strong artistic atmosphere and has extremely high collection and research value for Song Dynasty Buddhist imagery, clay sculpture techniques, and religious art.

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