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. Furthermore, it is characterized by its unique, warm design created by skilled artisans on thick Dongba paper made from the traditional local material, the paperbark plant. I have enjoyed displaying this piece in my entryway, using it as a conversation starter with guests and cherishing the "Ichigo-Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter) moments. However, as I am organizing my collection, I would like to offer this artwork to someone who will appreciate it. ★ Purchased at: Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, China "Naxi Pictographic Script Painting Experience Hall" ★ Purchase Date: February 29, 2008 ★ Material: Dongba paper Thick Japanese paper made from paperbark plant, a specialty of Lijiang City ★ Production: Hand-painted by Dongba script inheritor artisan "He Guowei" ★ Size: Approximately 58cm x 25cm ★ Condition: Some discoloration and stains due to aging, but the overall condition is good. (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 the value of cultural heritage registered as a UNESCO World Record ・Those who want to incorporate art pieces and rare calligraphy into their interior design We hope you will enjoy it 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 us if you have any questions.