S03 E30 – Stone Tortoise with Epitaph Tablets, 613, China, Sui Dynasty
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The guardian figurines serve to protect against evil influence or bad luck. They were carried in the funeral procession and were an essential part of the burial ritual.
Research by Molly Carpenter
Voiced by Gwyn Burton
Produced by Gabriel Hua in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.
Music used in this episode:
Eternal Pine I
Composed by Chou Wen-Chung
Performed by Contemporary Music Ensemble Korea
Original air date: Feb. 28, 2022
