nine-dragon walls

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Scope note
Dating from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, large screen walls built of glazed bricks and tiles with reliefs of nine dragons, an imperial motif in China. These function as symbolic walls demonstrating imperial power, or screen walls, shielding the people behind it from malevolent spirits and influences.
nine-dragon walls
Accepted term: 30-Sep-2024