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Caroline Young |
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Yang
Yu-huan more familiarly known as Yang Kuei-fei is one of the Four Great Beauties of
Chinese history. She was the favorite concubine of the emperor during the late Tang
dynasty. Because of his obsession with her, he neglected his affairs of state, and
as a result the barbarians were able to invade China. With the enemy literally at
their doorstep, the entire royal family and court, together with the army and generals,
fled south until they arrived at Loyang. There the general demanded the death of
Yang Yu-huan , whom they held responsible for all the ills of the country and their
impending disaster. Faced with this ultimatum the emperor nevertheless could
bring himself to kill his beloved. He hanged her maid in her place, and smuggled
Yang Yu-huan aboard the Black Ship to Japan, where she lived out her life in luxury. |
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Mixed Media Metal Foiling and
Embossing |
Limited Edition
36" x 27" |
Also available are originals, other
limited editions, and custom framing at wholesale prices. |
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