Lacquered Wooden Painted Double-headed Tomb Beast The Aesthetics of Chu Antiquities

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  • Zhenzhen Wang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/cg7xs534

Keywords:

Lacquer Wood, Tomb Beas, Cultural Relics Aesthetics

Abstract

Tomb stabilizing beasts, commonly used as burial objects in ancient Chu tombs in China, are an important component of Chu burial customs. Tomb keeping beasts are generally divided into three parts: body, base, and antlers. The overall appearance of the Tomb Beast is fierce and solemn, with a terrifying and terrifying face. The antlers of the deer on its head are intertwined, with complex and orderly patterns. The solid wood on its base has sparked the thinking of many scholars for the mysterious and beautiful portrayal of this woodcarving double headed Tomb Beast.

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Published

23 October 2024

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How to Cite

Wang, Z. (2024). Lacquered Wooden Painted Double-headed Tomb Beast The Aesthetics of Chu Antiquities. International Journal of Education and Humanities, 16(3), 114-120. https://doi.org/10.54097/cg7xs534