Stone Sculpture, Forbidden City

Stone Sculpture, Forbidden City
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This magnificent stone sculpture in Beijing China's Forbidden City was transported to the city during winter when an "ice road" was created by pouring water on the ground in front of the sculpture as it was moved to Beijing.

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