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Flying Apsaras (Hiten)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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