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| | Flying Bridge Across Fish Pond [edit this] | | A raised cross-like bridge the Flying Bridge across the Fish Pond, lies between the Saint Mother Hall and the offerings hall. The fish pond is the second source of the Jin River, and the flying bridge, which is a stone bridge suported by stone columns and frames, looks like a large bird that is going to take off. Built at the samd time as the saint Mother Hall, the flying bridge still keeps its original refined characteristics. It is the only example of its kind to demonstrate the art of this ancient bridge. | Edit by: Ada | |
| Figures of Maidservants [edit this] | | The Song Dynasty coloured clay sculptures are the masterpiece of sculptural art in china, especially the thirty three maid statues. The sculptures' stain masterfully reproduced life-like clothes, soft textures, folds and styles, which faithfully represent the figures' proportions. Natural gestures and mouths and eyes indicating rich feelings all reflect various emotions. These statues, which vividly portray real figures living in the society of the time, are regarded as great masterpieces of realistic are rarely seen in ancient china. | Edit by: Ada | |
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