Clay Figurine Zhang – Hand-Painted Tianjin Sculptural Art 🇨🇳
$ 11.09
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🎨 Clay Figurine Zhang – Hand-Painted Sculptural Art from Tianjin, China 🇨🇳 A Legacy of Over 180 Years of Folk Art Excellence Clay Figurine Zhang is a renowned form of traditional Chinese folk art that originated in Tianjin during the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty. First created by master sculptor Zhang Mingshan, this art form has been passed down through four generations and is celebrated today as one of China’s most iconic sculptural traditions. Each figure is crafted from highly purified, sand-free clay, which undergoes a meticulous process of filtering, dehydrating, and repeated beating until it becomes a smooth, adhesive-rich medium known as “cooked clay.” Once shaped, each figurine is air-dried, kiln-fired at 700°C, and then hand-painted with vibrant, fade-resistant propylene dyes that are waterproof and long-lasting. 🖌️ Artistic Highlights: • Exquisite realism blended with stylized exaggeration for emotional expression • Detailed hand-painting with fine brushwork and traditional color palettes • Use of mixed media including silk flowers, paper, bamboo, and fine wire • Each piece takes up to 30 days to complete • Often represents historical, cultural, or folkloric characters 📐 Approximate Size: 40 cm (15.7 in) tall Type: Indoor decorative sculpture / “desk sculpture” Display Use: Ideal for bookshelves, display cabinets, and home altars 🖼️ Cultural Recognition: This art form has been widely featured in Chinese and international media, including CCTV and television stations across the U.S., Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and the Netherlands. Esteemed artists such as Xu Beihong, Zhao Puchu, and Guo Moruo have publicly praised Clay Figurine Zhang for its artistry and cultural value. 💌 I’m open to offers — feel free to message me with your best!
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