Bulletin"Bibliography of publications based upon collections made with the support of the Swedish China research committee, by Fr. E. Åhlander": Bulletin no. 1, p. 185-191. |
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The group is guarded by two nagas , or dragons , suspended by their tails to
beaded chains attached to the Bodhisattva's belt . The dragons clasp playfully a
pearl - jewel in two of their claws , while one of the front claws is placed
protectively ...
The group is guarded by two nagas , or dragons , suspended by their tails to
beaded chains attached to the Bodhisattva's belt . The dragons clasp playfully a
pearl - jewel in two of their claws , while one of the front claws is placed
protectively ...
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It is not surprising , therefore , that two dragons are carved on the image here
investigated . ... Dragon Tablet . 57 The forces of nature , among others those
ruling the waters , were thought to reside in the depths of lakes , caves ,
mountains and ...
It is not surprising , therefore , that two dragons are carved on the image here
investigated . ... Dragon Tablet . 57 The forces of nature , among others those
ruling the waters , were thought to reside in the depths of lakes , caves ,
mountains and ...
Page 29
Le jet des dragons , ” Mémoires concernant l'Asie Orientale , vol . 3 ( Paris , 1913
–19 ) ... The idea of the dragon as a supernatural messenger , as a mediator
between man and god is deeply rooted in Chinese religious practices . Chang
Kuan ...
Le jet des dragons , ” Mémoires concernant l'Asie Orientale , vol . 3 ( Paris , 1913
–19 ) ... The idea of the dragon as a supernatural messenger , as a mediator
between man and god is deeply rooted in Chinese religious practices . Chang
Kuan ...
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| Title | Bulletin |
| Author | Östasiatiska museet |
| Publisher | The Museum, 1985 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 4 Dec 2017 |
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