Monk Xuan noted: "Early statues from the Song to Qi dynasties all featured thick lips, prominent noses, elonga…
Monk Xuan noted: "Early statues from the Song to Qi dynasties all featured thick lips, prominent noses, elongated eyes, and full chins, which take quintessentially masculine forms. But since the Tang dynasty, artisans began crafting delicate, feminine faces resembling courtesans. Nowadays, people even praise palace maidens for looking like bodhisattvas."