
Sujet
Guardian figure in the form of a Qilin
Légende
Guardian figure in the form of a Qilin, It resembles the Western unicorn and is one of the four great mythical animals of China. Distinguished by its abbreviated wings and stunted single horn, it is a traditional symbol of good fortune, longevity, grandeur, illustrious offspring and wise administration. China. Chinese. Located at tomb of the mother of Empress Wu, near Qianling, Xian. Tang dynasty.
Info+
Werner Forman Archive/
Crédit
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Notre référence
UMG12A35_263
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
28,5Mo (1,8Mo) / 31,5cm x 22,7cm / 3716 x 2684 (300dpi)