Product Overview
Model XLA1-28 is built around a single image: a dancing apsaras in green with a small instrument. The piece is hollow-cast by the traditional lost-wax method, then patinated and sealed by hand, so a hand-applied green patina sits over crisp, hand-chased detail. At 580 × 380 × 1802 mm, it is designed for lobby floors and large entrance surfaces.
The apsaras leans into flight, body a clean arc, while the ribbons do the flying — two or three wide bands looping above and below her. The composition is a braid of curves with the figure at its center, smooth-surfaced and modern, with color carried by the patina of the bands.
The patina is built up in layers and sealed, which means tone varies slightly from piece to piece — the mark of genuine hand finishing rather than a sprayed imitation. On a lobby floor or large entrance surface, it holds its own without competing with the furniture around it, and it needs no more care than an occasional soft-cloth dusting.
Design Inspiration: The Flying Apsaras
Western sculpture has its Winged Victory — drapery pressed back by flight itself. The East answers with the apsaras: celestial musicians of the Buddhist sky, flying not on wings but on ribbons that trail kilometers across the Dunhuang cave ceilings. This series takes that image into the modern interior: a dancer suspended in a loop of sweeping bands, weightless, playing or dancing as she travels.
Craftsmanship: Lost-Wax Casting and Hand Patina
The piece is produced by the traditional lost-wax method. Wax is modelled from the master, invested in a ceramic shell and burnt out, and molten bronze is poured into the cavity, so the finished casting is a hollow bronze shell rather than a solid block — lighter to handle, easier to place, and true to the way fine bronzes have been made for centuries. After casting, the surface is chased and polished by hand, then patinated in layered tones and sealed.
The ribbon loops are cast hollow with graded thickness and braced internally; each loop is measured, welded and dressed so the curve runs unbroken from tip to base.
Specifications
| Model No. | XLA1-28 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 580 × 380 × 1802 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 17 kg |
| Material | Bronze |
| Technique | Lost-wax casting |
| Finish | Hand-applied green patina, sealed |
| Placement | Indoor |
| Customization | Size, patina color, logo engraving on request |
Applications
With its size and weight, the sculpture is designed for floor placement and large surfaces. Typical placements include:
- Hotel lobby plinths and tall display stands
- Cultural centers and museum shops
- Sales center entrance features
- Restaurant and banquet hall styling
- Gallery exhibitions of Buddhist art themes
Customization Options
As the manufacturer, TYART supports full customization on this model: rescaling from the original master mold, alternative patina colors (verdigris green, warm brown, antique gold, two-tone finishes), and logo engraving for project or gift orders. Share your project scene and budget, and our design team will recommend the most suitable version.
Packaging & Delivery
Because of its size, this sculpture is packed in a foam-lined wooden crate for export shipping, with the casting braced at its contact points. Freight is quoted by sea or express air depending on urgency and destination port. Packaging photos and lead times are provided with the quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do the apsaras figures have wings?
No — and that is the point. Apsaras fly on ribbons rather than wings, the Chinese answer to the Western winged victory. The bands you see looping around the figure are her flight.
2. Can I take several pieces from the series for one display?
Yes — the series shares pose language, scale and finish, so two or three apsaras grouped on a long console or staggered on plinths read as one sky. Project pricing is available for the set.
3. Can I order this piece in a different color?
Yes. The finish shown is the standard patina of this model, but the same sculpture can be produced in other tones — warm brown, antique gold, verdigris green or a custom two-tone patina. Hand patina is our standard process, so an alternative finish does not significantly affect lead time.
4. What is the MOQ?
We work with both single-piece orders and bulk project orders. Contact us with your quantity and destination port for an accurate quotation and lead time.
5. How is the sculpture packed for shipping?
Each piece is wrapped in protective foam and packed in a reinforced export carton; larger pieces travel in a foam-lined wooden crate. Wooden crates are standard for project shipments.
Request a Quote
Request a quote for XLA1-28 — tell us your quantity, destination and customization requirements, and our team will reply with pricing and lead time within 24 hours. Contact TYART Bronze or browse more works in our bronze figure sculpture collection.
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