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The Ophidian Iconography Quest (Mundus Vetus & Mundus Novus, 2004 - present) |
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| Figure EAA-chi-035. Alexei Alexeev and the south view of the Wutaishan main temple cluster. Its construction was initiated in 68 AD, during the reign of the Emperor Han Mingdi (r. 58-75 AD) of the Eastern (Later) Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). This sacred compound was extensively expanded, modified and decorated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and by the following generations of rulers. |
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Artist/Workshop: | Historical/Art Period, Date: |
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| Bricks, stone, wood, polychrome paint, ceramic tiles |
Architectural complex |
Unknown | Eastern (Later) Han Dynasty, Emperor Han Mingdi (r. 58- 75 AD), 68 AD/Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD)/Ming Dynasty, Emperor Yongle (r. 1402-1424 AD), 1407 AD; later additi-ons and modifications |
Taihuai, Wutaishan, Xinzhou, Shanxi, Central China | Tayuan Si (Temple of Great Ionians) & Dabai Ta (Big White Pagoda) |
| Source-Image(s): The image(s) is/are from Alexei Alexeev's personal photo archive (The First Chinese Expedition, 29 August - 1 October 2011). All artefacts will be available for viewing in the Compendium's respective volumes after the completion of the fully integrated iconographic database. Some of the artefacts will be represented by several figures (offering a general view and details). |
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