Two illustrations of Celestial Musicians and Dancer. Copied from mural paintings in Cave 172 (top) and Cave 98 (bottom) in Mogao, near Dunhuang in Gansu province. Cave 172 was dated to the High Tang period (712-781 AD) and Cave 98 to the Five Dynasties (907-960 AD). Artist: Duan Wen-jie. Printed in colour on paper.
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