Hiller 09-55 : The tablet pavilion of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing

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Photograph of the tablet pavilion of of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum in Nanjing. The Tablet Pavilion, which is also called Sifang Cheng, is located not far from the entrance. A majestic tablet was erected by order of Emperor Zhu Di, the fourth son of Zhu Yuanzhang as well as the third emperor of Ming, to eulogize his father's merits and virtues. The tablet is set up on the back of Bixi, a legendary animal similar to tortoise. The photo looks little orange.