Statue of Maid in Jinci Temple

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Colored sculptures of the Song Dynasty in Jinci Temple features life atmosphere, which have the most realistic tints. Statue of Maid in Jinci Temple is a masterpiece among them. With the same size as true girl, this statue is vivid. She holds a handkerchief in hands before the chest, and presents quiet character and decent posture. The beautiful body highlights the line of beauty. Eyes, posture and both hands make real portray of a moment in daily life.

Colored Sculptures in Shengmu Hall

There are 43 colored sculptures in Shengmu Hall, including 41 colored sculptures of the Song Dynasty. Most of them are statues of maid, with different actions and clothing style of the late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties. These statues feature concise shape and vivid style, which are lively, mild, plain and enchanting. Inner temperature is distinctly revealed.

Head of Statue of Maid

This is obviously a young girl aged 15-16, with naivety and purity. Black hair is banded high, and red headband is tied on the bun to form a loose bowknot. She lowers head rightwards slightly, with plump cheek, upright bridge of the nose, think eyebrows, eyes skewing at front lower direction, pure emotion from eyes and elegant style. She has a smile on the face, who may be joyful at something.

Sculptures of the Song Dynasty

Sculptures of the Song Dynasty underwent great development of realism. The artworks with Buddhism theme followed secular contents and styles. The realistic-themed artworks became diverse, in particular small appreciative sculptures bloomed.

This sculpture is the statue of Maid for Goddess . With two buns combed and tied with red bowknot , she looks elegant and pretty. She looks plump and beautiful , with tender skin. Two eyes are brightly twinkling to seem ingly saying something. Small lips fully convey the shy facial expression. She turn her rhead , w i t h raised hip and slim body. Tiptoe is slightly exposed under long skirt. She seems to listen to the owner’s order. She may hold a vase or any other object. With wonderful overall shape and concise line , thiss tatue has implicit inner emotions.