Song‑Dynasty Gilded‑Clay Wood‑Carved Seated Shakyamuni Buddha,10th‑13th Century,Destination:Bangkok

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Dimensions:Height 83 cm,base width 59 cmCondition & Provenance:The entire wooden sculpture remains structurally sound without major breaks or large‑scale losses.Wood core stays firm.Gilded‑clay surface bears natural age‑related wear and partial flaking exposing underlying lacquer layer.Ushnisha,facial features,torso and robe drapery are largely preserved.Minor old nicks appear along edges,wood shows natural seasoned drying cracks.No modern splicing,chemical restoration or newly‑applied gilding alterations.This work derives from an established private collection of ancient Southeast‑Asian Buddhist sculptures based in Bangkok,Thailand.It was exported out of China during the 1990s and has long been kept within collector’s specialized holdings of antique Chinese wooden Buddhist figures.Description:This large‑scale Song‑Dynasty wood‑carved seated Shakyamuni Buddha represents outstanding ancient Chinese Buddhist sculptural art.The Buddha sits in full lotus posture,right hand lowered in earth‑touching mudra,left hand resting before abdomen.Soft rounded facial features with downcast eyes convey serene solemn spirituality.Well‑defined tight spiral curls form the ushnisha with elongated earlobes.Proportions are balanced and lifelike.Robe folds flow organically with distinct layered drapery rendered by smooth rounded carving lines.The whole surface is lacquered and covered with gilded clay.Remaining gilding shows authentic aged patina.Wood‑carving technique is powerful and restrained,embodies Song‑era aesthetic combining realistic physical form and inner meditative spirituality.Its substantial size and surviving condition are uncommon among comparable large antique wooden Buddha sculptures,making it a highly valuable tangible relic of Song‑Dynasty Buddhist wood‑art.

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