Bronze Ox

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Cast in 1755, this life-sized, bronze sculpture of an ox was set at the eastern shore of Kunming Lake to guard against floods, the ox believed to be in possession of water-quelling powers. On its back is an ode to longevity penned by Emperor Qianlong.

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