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wpe27.jpg (5173 bytes) Stone Bi Xie

Eastern Han Dynasty (A.D.25¡ª220)

Unearthed at Xuchang City, Henan Province

Height: 130cm

Length: 150cm

Bi Xie is an auspicious animal in ancient Chinese myths. It is often located at the entrance to a tomb in order to ward off evil spirit.

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