Northern‑Wei Bronze Seated Thousand‑Hand Guanyin Figure,5th‑6th Century,Destination:California

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Dimensions:Height 27.5 cm,mandorla width 18 cm,weight 2405gCondition & Provenance:The entire bronze figure is integrally cast including main deity,circular mandorla and four‑legged stand without major breaks or separation.Thick authentic excavated patina consists of layered green rust,red corrosion and earth encrustation.Some decorative details show minor wear from burial corrosion.Inner base cavity retains original casting core clay.Small ancient burial‑related chips exist along partial edges.No modern welding,restoration,chemical cleaning or artificial rust modifications.This artifact comes from a long‑standing private Asian‑art collection located on San Francisco North Coast,California,USA.It was acquired through Hong‑Kong antique dealer during 1980s and preserved within collector’s specialized holdings of Northern‑Dynasty Buddhist bronzes.Description:This Northern‑Wei bronze thousand‑hand Guanyin represents a rare surviving example of early medieval Chinese Buddhist metal sculpture.The deity sits in full lotus position with hands clasped at chest.Around‑shaped mandorla is densely decorated with deeply‑relief countless layered hands creating powerful visual impact.The crowned face carries delicate slender features reflecting iconic Northern‑Wei aesthetic of elegant thin‑boned style.The four‑legged square base bears incised simple ornamental patterns.The statue is single‑piece cast with residual core clay preserved inside base.Hard stable burial patina covers whole surface with rich multi‑layer corrosion.Ancient casting technique appears robust and archaic.Few surviving Northern‑Wei bronze examples of thousand‑hand Guanyin are known,endowing this piece great historical research significance and collectible artistic value.

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