Dengxian long curved horns

Iconography | IC624

Find Spot: Six Dynasties Tomb, near Dengxian Province, China

Current Location: National Museum of China, Beijing

Date of Illustration: 5 – 6^th^ centuries CE

Description: Decorated tile from tomb. Two long curved horns being played in procession with bells held up in air, these being decorated with banners. Behind the horn players are two drummers carrying beaters in one hand and rattles in the other.

Citations: Wyatt 2004: p.214(b)

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