{"product_id":"dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-saucer","title":"Dunhuang Flying Apsaras Ceramic Tea Saucer – Relief Carved","description":"\u003cp\u003eA round Dunhuang Flying Apsaras tea saucer in relief-carved ceramic — a small piece of the Mogao Caves for your tea table or desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaped and relief-carved in ceramic, this round saucer carries the feitian — the ribboned flying apsaras of the Dunhuang murals — in low relief. The carving gives the motif depth and shadow, so the dancers seem to move as the light changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA round saucer sized to rest a tea cup or gaiwan on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as: a cup rest during gongfu tea, a small incense holder, or a desktop ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with: the matching \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/changnanobjects.com\/products\/dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-tray\"\u003eDunhuang ceramic tea tray\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe clean with a soft, damp cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash gently to protect the relief carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid abrasive scrubbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Dunhuang Motif\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe feitian — or flying apsaras — are the celestial dancers of the Dunhuang murals, painted for over a thousand years along the Silk Road. Their ribbons and gestures have become a symbol of flight, music, and the meeting of cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRest your cup on the saucer, or gather the whole Dunhuang set for the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Changnan Objects","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic","offer_id":48372275478734,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/9451\/2334\/files\/013013a25335ed773a524968a3485375.jpg?v=1789560621","url":"https:\/\/changnanobjects.com\/products\/dunhuang-flying-apsaras-ceramic-tea-saucer","provider":"Changnan Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}