{"product_id":"ivory-nut-dunhuang-flying-apsara-musician-statue-pair-with-pipa-drum-natural-or-gold-accent-vegetable-ivory","title":"Ivory Nut Dunhuang Flying Apsara Musician Statue Pair with Pipa \u0026 Drum - Natural or Gold Accent Vegetable Ivory","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDunhuang Flying Apsara Musician Pair in Ivory Nut\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sculptural two-piece decorative set is inspired by the \u003cstrong\u003eFeitian (Flying Apsaras) of Dunhuang\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most recognizable visual traditions associated with the Mogao cave murals and Silk Road Buddhist art. The pair features two graceful female musicians: one raising a \u003cstrong\u003epipa\u003c\/strong\u003e above her head and the other holding a \u003cstrong\u003ehand drum\u003c\/strong\u003e, both rising from stylized cloud forms with long flowing ribbons and drapery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe statues are made from \u003cstrong\u003eivory nut \/ vegetable ivory material\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a warm creamy tone and fine sculptural detail. Choose between a restrained natural finish or a richer gold-accent version that highlights jewelry, ribbons, robes and instrument details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Material Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is not elephant ivory and contains no animal ivory.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory nut, also called vegetable ivory, is a botanical material known for its pale appearance and suitability for detailed decorative carving and sculptural work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Styles\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Finish - 2-Piece Pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e creamy ivory tone with an understated sculptural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold Accent - 2-Piece Pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold-tone detailing applied to jewelry, robes, ribbons and selected decorative features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo complementary Dunhuang-inspired musician figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipa-playing apsara and hand-drum apsara\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic flying posture with flowing scarves and cloud bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural ivory nut \/ vegetable ivory material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of natural or gold-accent finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong statement piece for tea rooms, studies, entry consoles and display cabinets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDunhuang \u0026amp; Feitian Cultural Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlying apsaras, known in Chinese as \u003cem\u003eFeitian\u003c\/em\u003e, appear throughout Dunhuang Buddhist mural art as celestial figures associated with music, movement and sacred celebration. Their long ribbons, airborne poses and musical instruments became a distinctive visual language of Chinese Silk Road art. This pair translates that imagery into a compact decorative sculpture suitable for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHome \u0026amp; Tea-Room Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisplay the two figures together as a balanced pair on a walnut console, dark wood tea cabinet, stone shelf or study display. Their opposing curves create a natural sense of movement when positioned facing slightly inward toward one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a Neo-Chinese interior, pair them with celadon, dark ceramics, bronze, ink-style artwork, bonsai or natural linen. The natural finish works beautifully in quiet minimalist spaces, while the gold-accent version creates a more ceremonial and luxurious focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeng Shui-Inspired Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Feng Shui-inspired styling, paired figurative objects are often used to create visual balance and harmony in a room. The flowing cloud and ribbon forms can also bring a sense of movement to an otherwise static shelf or console. These are decorative cultural associations rather than promises of luck, wealth or energy change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGift \u0026amp; Collector Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pair is well suited to collectors of Dunhuang art, Chinese Buddhist-inspired decor, ivory nut carving and figurative sculpture. It can make a distinctive housewarming, birthday, host, tea-room or collector gift, especially for someone interested in Silk Road culture, Chinese art history or music-themed decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunhuang-inspired flying apsara musician decorative statue pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory nut \/ vegetable ivory material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 figures - pipa musician + hand-drum musician\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural creamy ivory tone or gold-tone accent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stylized cloud forms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking, alcohol, perfume, harsh cleaners, abrasive materials, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Natural botanical material can show subtle tone variation and may develop a slightly warmer patina over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this made from animal ivory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is made from ivory nut, also called vegetable ivory, which is plant-derived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are Flying Apsaras or Feitian?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are celestial figures widely represented in Dunhuang Buddhist mural art, often shown flying with ribbons, flowers or musical instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat instruments are shown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne figure holds a pipa, while the companion figure holds a hand drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this sold as a pair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each variant represents the coordinated two-figure set shown in the product imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the two finishes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe natural version keeps a clean creamy vegetable-ivory look. The gold-accent version adds decorative gold-tone highlighting to selected details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the pair look best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works especially well on a tea-room cabinet, study shelf, living-room console, entry table or curated Neo-Chinese display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"Natural Ivory Nut - 2-Piece Pair","offer_id":60581437767761,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold Accent - 2-Piece Pair","offer_id":60581437800529,"sku":null,"price":364.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/clayzenith-ivory-nut-dunhuang-apsara-pair-gold-01.jpg?v=1789314492","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/ivory-nut-dunhuang-flying-apsara-musician-statue-pair-with-pipa-drum-natural-or-gold-accent-vegetable-ivory","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}