Bulletin, Issue 56"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 taller crown is partly covered by the mantle which envelops the figure ; it has no ribbons . Elegant loops of hair cover the ears . The necklace is unusually large ; it consists of rosettes held together by strands of pearls .
The taller crown is partly covered by the mantle which envelops the figure ; it has no ribbons . Elegant loops of hair cover the ears . The necklace is unusually large ; it consists of rosettes held together by strands of pearls .
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The motifs which adorn the crowns assemble different levels of symbolism . Dragons and phoenixes are ... 36 The border motif of the crown from Chiang - chia - ying - tzu ( Plate 44 ) strongly suggests the shape of the mushroom .
The motifs which adorn the crowns assemble different levels of symbolism . Dragons and phoenixes are ... 36 The border motif of the crown from Chiang - chia - ying - tzu ( Plate 44 ) strongly suggests the shape of the mushroom .
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To conclude : the crowns must have been preeminent attributes ; their symbolism may have represented a powerful link with the supernatural . ... One exception is represented by the crown decorated with the two phoenixes ( Plate 15 ) .
To conclude : the crowns must have been preeminent attributes ; their symbolism may have represented a powerful link with the supernatural . ... One exception is represented by the crown decorated with the two phoenixes ( Plate 15 ) .
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| Title | Bulletin, Issue 56 Bulletin, Östasiatiska museet |
| Author | Östasiatiska museet |
| Publisher | The Museum, 1960 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 4 Dec 2017 |
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