The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden, E. J. Brill · leaf 354
Sepulchral Tablet of Stone with a square Pedestal. THE HORNLESS DRAGON. 1J41 gently taper towards the top (see Plate XXXVI). The tablet isgenerally a single piece of stone, and consists of the »>bodyx, Kg. 25. … Stone Tablet on the Back of a Tortoise which bears the inscription, and a border crowning it, called the»head 2 or »cover 3, which is ornamented on the front side withsome ancient mythological animal or other figure, carved in thestone in mezzo or basso relievo. Of these animals we mention, inthe…
Ancestor worship · Burial · Demonology · Witchcraft -- China · China -- Religion
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