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Dancing Heavenly Apsaras Hindu Wall Relief
Item No. 8036S
Apsaras are the beautiful goddesses of water and clouds, heavenly dancers and divine symbols of joy who
were born from the foam or milk of the sea and ascended to heaven to entertain an give glory to God.
Apsaras are also known as the sensual rewards of kings and heroes who die bravely in Hindu mythology.
They always performed with the celestial musicians, Gandharvas, but in Khmer mythology they were
elevated alone to special importance in temple decoration specially at the great temple of Angkor Wat
where thousands of these graceful females adorn the temple walls. Clad only in a light cloth that hugs the
thighs with its ends flying behind and glittering headdresses they are usually represented standing on a
lotus blossom or flying in the open air.
Dimensions: 15"W x 8"H (38 x 20cm)
Weight: 6 lbs
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$45.99
Item No. 8036S
Apsaras are the beautiful goddesses of water and clouds, heavenly dancers and divine symbols of joy who
were born from the foam or milk of the sea and ascended to heaven to entertain an give glory to God.
Apsaras are also known as the sensual rewards of kings and heroes who die bravely in Hindu mythology.
They always performed with the celestial musicians, Gandharvas, but in Khmer mythology they were
elevated alone to special importance in temple decoration specially at the great temple of Angkor Wat
where thousands of these graceful females adorn the temple walls. Clad only in a light cloth that hugs the
thighs with its ends flying behind and glittering headdresses they are usually represented standing on a
lotus blossom or flying in the open air.
Dimensions: 15"W x 8"H (38 x 20cm)
Weight: 6 lbs
SHIPPING: Displayed shipping cost may refer for US customers only but we also ship worldwide - please
contact us for a shipping quote if you are ordering outside USA.
Note: The "Ancient Sculpture Gallery" logo over the picture is only a copyright computer watermark which
shows only on the image - it is not part of, or on the actual product.
$45.99
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