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Huishan Clay Sculpture

惠山泥人

Playful clay figurines from Wuxi, famous for the smiling "Da Afu" (Big Lucky Boy) — a symbol of joy and good fortune.

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history Origin

Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE)

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traditional crafts

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National Heritage

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East China

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Huishan clay sculpture from Wuxi, Jiangsu, is a folk art specializing in figurines made from the dark, fine-grained clay of Huishan Hill. The most famous subject is "Da Afu" (Big Lucky Boy), a chubby, smiling child symbolizing good fortune. The process involves kneading, molding, drying, and hand-painting with bright colors. The sculptures range from miniature toys to elaborate theatrical scenes.

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pin_drop Wuxi (East China)
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This heritage item connects to 4 entities across the atlas — masters, places, festivals, and stories.

pin_drop Wuxi location person Ming Dynasty dynasty person Jiangnan region person Dough Figurine Art ich
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