Title
Guardian figure in the form of a Qilin
Caption
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/
Credit line
Photo12/Universal Images Group/Werner Forman
Reference
UMG12A35_263
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,5Mb (1,8Mb) / 12,4in x 8,9in / 3716 x 2684 (300dpi)