Chinese School – Asparas, Cave No. 125 (Tang Dynasty, 618–907)

Colour woodblock print.
 
A fine colour woodblock print from the renowned Mural Paintings of Tunhuang series, depicting celestial dancers (Asparas) from Cave No. 125, originally painted during the Tang Dynasty (618–907). Printed in Beijing in 1954 by the Jung-pao Chai Studio, produced by Yu Chih-chen.
 
Medium: Color woodblock print
 
Image size: 10 × 13 5/8 in. (25.4 × 34.6 cm)
 
Presentation: Handsomely set in a golden frame (see photos)