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A Painted Wood Figure of a Female Daoist Immortal, Song Dynasty
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A Painted Wood Figure of a Female Daoist Immortal, Song Dynasty
6437218 A Painted Wood Figure of a Female Daoist Immortal, Song Dynasty, 960-1279 (polychrome wood) by Chinese School, Song Dynasty (960-1279); Height: 89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly representing the Mother of Heaven, the figure shown seated with hands clasped beneath a cloth in front of the chest, the top of the cloth with a rectangular slot, wearing a shawl over layered robes with a stiff inner collar and feather-bordered sleeves, the oval face carved with small mouth and nose and small rounded pupils in the hooded eyes, the hair pulled up behind a ruyi-head tiara and covered with a cloth, with a large rectangular opening in the back, extensive traces of black, dark red and green pigment and gilding); Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 24129426
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This print showcases a remarkable painted wood figure of a Female Daoist Immortal from the Song Dynasty. Standing at an impressive height of 89 cm, this polychrome wood sculpture is a true testament to the artistic mastery of the Chinese School during that era. Believed to possibly represent the Mother of Heaven, this seated figure exudes grace and serenity. With hands clasped beneath a cloth in front of her chest, she emanates an aura of tranquility and spiritual wisdom. The intricately carved oval face features delicate details such as a small mouth, nose, and rounded pupils in her hooded eyes. Adorned with layered robes embellished with feathers along the borders and a stiff inner collar, she wears a shawl draped over her shoulders. Her hair is elegantly pulled up behind a ruyi-head tiara and covered with another cloth. The craftsmanship exhibited in this artwork is further enhanced by extensive traces of black, dark red, green pigment, and gilding throughout its surface. These vibrant colors add depth and dimension to every intricate detail. Preserved within a private collection today, this extraordinary piece serves as both an aesthetic delight for art enthusiasts and an invaluable cultural artifact that offers insight into ancient Chinese beliefs and traditions.
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