Thank you for viewing. This is a valuable, hand-painted work featuring the Dongba script, the only surviving "living hieroglyphs" in the world, passed down from the Naxi ethnic minority in Yunnan Province, China. Registered as a UNESCO World Record Heritage, these characters possess not only historical and cultural value but also artistic appeal. The work is characterized by its unique, warm design, created by skilled artisans using thick Dongba paper made from the traditional local material, the paper plant. I have enjoyed displaying this piece in my entryway, using it as a conversation starter with guests and cherishing the "once-in-a-lifetime" encounters it has sparked. However, as I organize my collection, I would like to offer this artwork to someone who will appreciate it. ★ Purchased at: Naxi Pictographic Script Painting Experience Hall, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China ★ Purchase Date: February 29, 2008 ★ Material: Dongba paper (thick Japanese paper made from the paper plant, a specialty of Lijiang City) ★ Production: Hand-painted by He Guowei, a craftsman who preserves the Dongba script ★ Size: Approximately 58cm x 25cm ★ Condition: Slight discoloration and staining due to aging, but overall in good condition. (Please check the images for details) ★ Recommended for: ・Those interested in history and ethnic culture ・Those who collect local traditional crafts from their travels ・Those who appreciate cultural assets registered as UNESCO World Record Heritage ・Those who want to incorporate art and rare calligraphy into their interior design I hope you will enjoy this as an interior piece that evokes a sense of history and culture, or as a valuable addition to your collection. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.