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Ancient animal statues show up in Beijing

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2016-08-02 08:54 Comments

Ancient animal statues show up in Beijing

Bronze tiger statue from the Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD) on display at the exhibition. The body carved in clouds-shaped patterns appears widely in many artifacts of that time. Based on people’s closeness with nature and gods, the pattern of clouds was born. It symbolizes animated spirit and beauty of the nature. [Photo/China.com]

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