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Large White Marble Statue of Chinese Flying Apsara

About the Item

Statue of flying Apsara playing the pipa, finely sculpted from white marble, measuring 51 by 23 by 25 inches. Apparenlty unsigned. In good condition with surface dirt, scratches and scuffs, and scattered small losses. In Buddhism, the Apsara are feitian beings, celestial female spirits of the clouds who were considered nymphs or fairies and who have appeared in Chinese literature, poetry, paintings and sculpture for many centuries.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51 in (129.54 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8384243328182

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