The first and second batch of provincial cultural relics protection units in Jiangsu Province 1982 were adjusted and announced in March 2002. As a part of "Stone Carvings of Southern Dynasties Tombs in Danyang", the stone carvings of Emperor Jingdi of Qi Dynasty, Xiao Daosheng and Xiu 'anling (494) and Xianjangwan of Hujiaqiao in Danyang County (1988) were announced as the third batch of national key cultural relics protection units.
Qi Jingdi Xiao Daosheng Xiu Anling Stone Carving
Jingdi Xiao Daosheng, whose real name is Xiao Bo, is the father of Xiao Luan, Ming Di. Liu Song died in office for serving the Qing Dynasty. After the establishment of the State of Qi, he was made King Anzhen. After Xiao Luan proclaimed himself emperor, he was named Jingdi and buried in Anling. Xiuanling is located in the south of Xianao, Botangwan River, Qiaohushan, Danyang City, Jiangsu Province. The mausoleum is built on a mountain with Shinto in front. A pair of stone beasts are placed on each side of Shinto, with Tianlu in the east and Kirin in the west. This pair of stone beasts is beautiful. Tall figure, head, neck, chest and abdomen are curved, slightly "S" shaped, giving people a delicate and elegant feeling. The decoration is complicated. For example, the description of head fluff complicates its lines. The neck, chest and abdomen are carefully carved with beards and tassels. There are round vortex patterns and scales on the wings, and the belly is lined with feather wings, which makes people feel that the wings of the god beast are thick and big enough to fly. Multi-purpose round knife method, comprehensive use of round carving, relief, line carving, artistic expression is more sufficient than other tomb stone carving.
Panorama of Xiuanling
Xiuanling Tianlu
Xiuanling Tianlu
Xiuanling Qilin
Xiuanling Qilin
Xiuanling Qilintou