Liao‑Dynasty Gilt‑Bronze Reclining Civil‑Official Figure，10th‑12th century CE

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Overall Length:36 cm,14.17 in;Weight:512 g,10th‑12th century CE，This gilt‑bronze reclining civil‑official figure remains largely intact.It is crafted by thin‑sheet hammering technique.Extensive original gilding survives on face,headdress,cuffs,belt and feet.The bronze body carries deep aged patina dotted with natural green copper verdigris.Long inscribed text is carved onto reverse side,some characters faded due to burial corrosion.Gilding shows scattered age‑related wear and loss consistent with ancient transmission.No modern welding or restoration is present,no fake patina or chemical cleaning.All original hammering and incised details as well as excavated surface crust are preserved.This work originates from a private collection in California,USA.It came to North America in the 1970s and passed among veteran collectors focused on Liao‑Jin northern bronzes.It was stored long‑term in climate‑controlled dark private storage,never consigned to auction and has no public‑exhibition history.This Liao‑Dynasty gilt‑bronze reclining civil‑official figure is manufactured with bronze sheet hammering craft.The human figure rests in side‑lying pose,head resting upon its arm.It wears official headdress.The gilded face bears realistic facial features,cloaked in wide‑sleeved robe with tied sash at waist.Foot details are finely rendered.Gilded zones are decorated with incised scrolling floral patterns.Long historical inscriptions are carved across the reverse.Surviving Liao hammered gilt‑bronze figures are quite scarce.This piece delivers lively natural modeling with sophisticated workmanship.Gilding and patina layers create rich visual texture.It superbly demonstrates advanced metal hammer‑gilding techniques of northern Liao nomadic culture.This is an extremely rare physical artifact for studying Liao figurative sculpture,costume system and ancient metal craft,carrying substantial historical‑research and artistic‑collecting value.

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