Flying celestial (apsara)

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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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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