Shi Jun (Wirkak)'s Sarcophogus
Dublin Core
Title
Shi Jun (Wirkak)'s Sarcophogus
Subject
Bird priests
Description
The tomb of Shi Jun (Wirkak) and his wife Wiyusi is more like a storyboard. Each wall depicts an event in a greater journey. The bird priests depicted here are in grisly detail and have well-hidden scarves coming off their necks, similar to Sasanian king imagery. The couple were Sogdian elites. This artifact was found in 2003 in northern Xi’an.
Creator
Unknown
Date
c. 579 century CE (Northern Zhou dynasty)
Format
Stone with traces of pigment.
Type
Physical Object
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Shi Jun (Wirkak)'s Sarcophogus,” Bird Priests of the Silk Road and Beyond, accessed January 15, 2025, https://sheamegale.georgetown.domains/items/show/13.