Plate XXXlll. 

 Marble Mock-Gate (see p. 279). 

 This formed the entrance to a tomb, and was dug up in the environment of the 

 city of Hien-yang, Shen-si Province. Two soaring phenixes are carved in flat 

 relief on the lintel. The gate is marked by lines and kept closed by means of a bolt, 

 brought out in high relief. In each of the two wings is finely traced the figure of a 

 guardian completely armored with plate mail, and handling a sword. Height, 52.5 

 cm; width, 34.5 cm; T'ang period (618-906). Thickness, 8.2 cm. Cat. No. 

 121623. 



