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Province State |
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Description |
Year Taken |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Gold striding dragons. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Guilded silver pot with flowers and parrot handle holder, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Gold bowl with lotus petal and duck. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Deity made from three coloured pottery. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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White porcelain pot with lid. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon dish from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze mirror with musician playing sheng (stringed instrument) from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze mirror with lucky animals, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bronze mirror with double phoenix. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Tri-coloured female figure putting on makeup. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Green glazed incense holder, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Mirror lacquered and inlaid with four phoenixes holding ribbons in their mouths (Tang Dynasty). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted female pottery dancer, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted and glazed dancers and musicians c 664, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Green glazed horse rider with an eagle. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Female sheng player. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted pottery hunter on horseback with leopard, 701, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted musicians on horseback from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted and gold figure of a deity. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Zodiac animals, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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One of a pair of tomb guardians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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One of a pair of tomb guardians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Tri coloured female figurine, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Tri-coloured powder box. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Gold hair ornaments, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Set of jade belt plaques. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Yellow glazed warriors, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Camel carrying musicians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Agate cup with animal head excavated from near Xian, Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon kettle that fills from the bottom, 10th Century. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted honour guards, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Painted horse and chariot from Yuan Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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White glazed porcelain pillow from the Jin Dynasty, 12th century. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon jug with phoenix head. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Green glazed container. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Bowl mould with crysanthemums. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon jug with flower, Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon lion lamp (Jin). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon incense holder with tripod, Jin period (265 to 420). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Celadon bowl with floral rim. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
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At the food centre in a modern mall. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
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The food centre is on the top floor of a large store. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
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A large selection of food. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
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Food hygene. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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The new city is modern. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Three men. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Restaurant. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Local transport. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Busy street corner. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Two women and two girls in a fast food restaurant. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Old couple eating by the street side. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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The region around Xian is dotted with royal tombs, many unexcavated. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Farms and houses are scattered among the tombs. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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The entrance to the tomb of Yi De, a Tang prince. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Statue of of Yi De who died at age 19 in 701. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Stone steps lead to the garden and the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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The entrance to the garden. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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The underground tomb is reached via a long tunnel. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Wall painting of soldiers and cavalry in the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Wall painting of an army. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Man with an eagle. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Bearded men. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Women catching butterflies. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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View of the tunnel. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Man with a feline on a lead. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Wall painting of buildings. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Painting of women. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Detail of a woman. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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A group of women. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Men with mustaches. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Detail of a face. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Two men and a horse. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Man with a leopard. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Men bearing gifts. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Men with turbans. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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The tomb chamber has a collection of small terracotta horsemen. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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One of the many carved stele at the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Female figure on a black stele. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Decorated bell. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Chinese characters on a large bell. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Stone figures at the site museum. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Terracotta cavalry models. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Glazed terracotta figures. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
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Visitors having lunch. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
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The tomb of Princess Yong Tai (died 701). The region around Xian has many imperial tombs from several dynasties. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
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The carved sarcophagos of Princess Yong Tai. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
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Small sized terracotta figures in the tomb chamber. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
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One of the Han Dynasty figures of Xian Yang at the site museum. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The entrance to the gardens and tomb at Mao Ling. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Visitors. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The gardens and tomb complex contains the tomb of Emperor Wudi who died in 87 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The pool in the centre of the garden. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Stone carvings at the pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Stone dragon. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The gardens at Mao Ling are beautifully manicured. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The gardens are well kept and attractive. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Rock formations in a pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Fish in the pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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The buildings in the complex are picturesque. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
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Part of the extensive gardens. |
2009 |