Stake attention in this memory
The image displays a detailed clay sculpture of a reclining woman, identified as a "Xiguan Lady" (西关小姐), showcased in an indoor setting, likely a museum or exhibition in Guangzhou, China. The sculpture depicts a woman lying on her side on a wooden bed-like structure, holding a fan in her left hand. She has a pensive expression, with her head slightly bowed, conveying a sense of contemplation or hesitation, as described by the accompanying text: "lowering her head in contemplation, wanting to speak but hesitating." The sculpture is made of pottery (陶泥) and is a typical example of Guangzhou mud sculpture, utilizing traditional techniques such as rubbing, pinching, and pasting. The artist is identified as Wan Zhaoquan (万兆泉), a district-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Guangzhou Mud Sculpture. The artwork aims to capture the characteristics of Xiguan life. The sculpture is housed within a clear display case, with its reflection visible below, and illuminated by overhead lights.
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