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Description Xian 2006 6-5.jpg |
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Tomb Guardian. Tang dynasty. Shaanxi History Museum, Xi'an
This mythological guardian, armed like a warrior and glazed in jewel-like colors, triumphs over an earth spirit at his feet. His head is crowned by projecting horns and phoenix, a combination that identifes him as a tomb guardian of the southern quarter. These figures were usually placed around the entrance to the tomb chamber or around the coffin |
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