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EMPEROR AI OF HAN & DONG XIAN (4 bce)

Emperor Ai of Han China fell in love with a minor official, a man named Dong Xian, and bestowed upon him great political power and a magnificent palace. Legend has it that one day, while the two men were sleeping in the same bed, the Emperoror was roused from his slumber by pressing business. Dong Xian had fallen asleep across the Emperor’s robe, but rather than awaken his peaceful lover, the Emperor cut his robe free at the sleeve. Thus, “the passion of the cut sleeve” became a euphemism for same-sex love in China.
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~KatNightfox Apr 29, 2013
This is just beautiful.
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~razorwirepuppet Jan 25, 2013
Beautiful work and story <3
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~emikosaitou Jan 18, 2013
so pretty :) I also like the 'bitten peach' story
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~Gerlint Dec 18, 2012
Thank you for sharing this. This was really interesting. :)
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~GaramondBodoni Sep 10, 2012  Professional General Artist
Oh wow, I never knew about this! Awesome interpretation!
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~kurocleoO777 Sep 9, 2012
Why don't we learn that kind of stuff in history class??
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~kasumixkira Aug 29, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
This is very lovely; a great representation to this sweet tale.
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Mood: Love ~fireflamer789 Aug 28, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
I feel like you did a great job representing the story. Such a simple image carries so much emotion and depth.
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~ks-claw Jul 28, 2012
Awww
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~OrganicFantasy Mar 24, 2012
Now THAT'S love.
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