By KENJI SHIMIZU/ Staff Writer
March 24, 2023 at 17:24 JST
Analysis by an X-ray fluorescence analyzer shows how mercury is dispersed on the wall at Kitora Tomb to depict the head of the snake. Experts believe it depicts the snake’s long red tongue. (Provided by the Agency for Cultural Affairs)
The richly colored murals at the Kitora Tomb in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, have been confirmed to include the Chinese zodiac animals of the dragon, the snake and the monkey, according to a new study. [Read More]
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