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Tang Dynasty
Famen Si
The visitor's introduction to the superlative treasures of Famen Si begins with this amazing ceremonial Buddhist staff, nearly 2m tall and made of gold layered over a hollow silver core. Humbler versions, made of base metal, were used as walking-sticks by wandering monks; their jangling rings would announce the monk's approach, and send small creatures scurrying out of his way to avoid injury.
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