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| Northern Wei Shadow Sculpture of a Flying Apsara | |
Issued to highlight Dunhuang’s Mogao Caves, this stamp shows the only flying apsara sculpture in the caves. The figure, originally from the Northern Wei period and later repainted in the Song dynasty, reflects the Central Plains style of Buddhist art. |
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| Issued Country | China |
| Issued Year | 2020 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |