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The Ophidian Iconography Quest (Mundus Vetus & Mundus Novus, 2004 - present) |
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| Figure EAA-chi-060. Hybrid mythological creature qilin, represented as a quadrupede, oxen-hoofed, squamous (scaly) animal with a dragon-like head, surmounted by a pair of antlers and framed by a flame-like mane. |
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Artist/Workshop: | Historical/Art Period, Date: |
Location: | Monument: |
| Marble | Sculpture (Carved statue, in situ) |
Imperial workshops (?) |
Ming Dynasty, Emperor Jiajing (r. 1521-1567 AD), 1540 AD |
Ming Shisan Ling (Ming Dynasty Thirteen Imperial Tombs), Changping, Beijing, North China | Shendao (Spirit Way) |
| Source-Image(s): The image(s) is/are from Alexei Alexeev's personal photo archive (The First Chinese Expedition, 29 August - 1 October 2011). All artefacts will be available for viewing in the Compendium's respective volumes after the completion of the fully integrated iconographic database. Some of the artefacts will be represented by several figures (offering a general view and details). |
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