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南京六朝石刻--龟 Nanjing Six Dynasties Stone Beasts - Tortoise
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南京六朝石刻--龟

Nanjing Six Dynasties Stone Beasts - Tortoise

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One of the two tortises that carry a stela on its back. This half-buried tortoise is released of the burden. Thoughout the 1600 years or so, the stone reptile must bave been buried and unearthed many times.