Rubbing of Apsarases (Dancers)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rubbing of a bas-relief carving. The carving depicts multiple rows of figures. The top row shows 10 female figures with their hair styled in a tall coiffure. The second row shows five pairs of figures; the female figure on the left of each pair has elaborate hair and clothing; she holds a long, sinuous line in both hands which wraps around her body; the male figure on the right is half-dressed and appears to be dancing; he holds a long object straight up in the air. The third row shows five pairs of figures; the figure on the left in each pair has a tall hairstyle; the figure on the right in each pair appears to be dancing. The bottom row shows five pairs of figures; both figures in each pair are dressed similarly with a short skirt; one figure in each pair appears to be playing a musical instrument; the other figure appears to be dancing. The background is white with a thin black border.