Add a timeless and reverent vibe to your office with this vintage framed rice paper rubbing, featuring the sacred Apsara dancers of Angkor Wat. This high-contrast piece captures the intricate details of traditional Cambodian headdresses and the fluid, serpentine movements of the celestial dancers, utilizing the textured rice paper to provide a layer of organic warmth and grounded history.
Origin: Cambodia (Subject)
Era: Late Mid-Century (c. 1960s-70s)
Material: Rice Paper, Wood Frame, Glass
Dimensions: 15" x 11.75"
Condition: Very Good (Minor frame wear; image askew)
Special Feature: Hand-rubbed texture
The artwork is housed in a simple black frame that highlights the striking black-and-white composition. There is a quiet wit in the way these mid-century rubbings brought the heavy stone reliefs of Southeast Asia into the home as light, ethereal paper works. While the paper is currently resting slightly off-center—a common occurrence with vintage framed rubbings—it can be easily repositioned to your preference to restore its formal balance.
With its serene subject matter and classic Mid-Century Modern traveler's aesthetic, this piece serves as both a beautiful focal point and a storied artifact of Southeast Asian artistry. Whether integrated into a gallery of global handcrafts or displayed as a standalone tribute to the Apsara tradition, it brings a touch of nostalgic grace and a reverent atmosphere to the modern home. It remains a grounded choice for the collector who appreciates the tactile connection of a hand-rubbed surface.
This item is vintage, approximately 60 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.