Shenyang Imperial Palace Stone Altar

The stone altar is approximately 5.9 meters long, 1.6 meters wide, and 1.3 meters high. It is carved[...]

The stone altar is approximately 5.9 meters long, 1.6 meters wide, and 1.3 meters high. It is carved from white marble in a Sumeru pedestal style.
On the altar are five stone carvings: a censer in the center, with incense bottles and a pair of candlesticks on each side.
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This altar served as the site for the “wailing ceremony” and the offering of libations during grand sacrificial rituals.


The specific opening status is subject to the on-site conditions of the day.



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