Flying celestial (apsara)

Xie Zhiliu Chinese
datable to 1942–43
Not on view
This figure was traced from one of the angelic musicians and dancers that adorn the south wall of Cave 285 at Dunhuang, which dates from the Western Wei dynasty (534–57).

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Object Information
  • 現代 謝稚柳 敦煌寫生雜畫 鏡片
  • Title: Flying celestial (apsara)
  • Artist: Xie Zhiliu (Chinese, 1910–1997)
  • Period: Republic period (1912–49)
  • Date: datable to 1942–43
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Drawing; ink on transparent paper
  • Dimensions: Overall: 10 x 15 1/2 in. (25.4 x 39.4 cm)
  • Classification: Paintings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005
  • Object Number: 2005.411.44
  • Rights and Reproduction: Estate of Xie Zhiliu
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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