

Flying Apsaras (Hiten)
Circular dark gray background with a gold relief sculpture of a seated figure. The figure sits cross-legged on a cloud-like base. The figure has a crown on their head and holds objects in both hands. Long, flowing ribbons extend from the figure's body, flowing outward in wavy lines. The ribbons have pointed ends. The figure and ribbons are gold in color. The background is a dark gray color with some lighter gray and black marks.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 11th to early 12th century
- Medium
- Japanese cypress with lacquer and gold
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 576 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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