Zhenmu shou, a kind of tomb guardian beast, was commonly used in ancient China. Ancient Chinese believed that it would guard the tomb from evil spirits and from anyone who had the thought of breaking into the tomb to steal treasures.
The beast figures were always placed in pairs, one with a human face and the other with a bestial face. They seated near the tomb entrance, with large angry eyes and bared teeth, to protect the deceased.
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