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Kaiming at the Nine Gates

Nine human faces turn east above a tiger’s body. Beyond the gates, jade-rimmed wells lie still.

Facing East
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Facing East

Nine faces turn toward the east.

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The gates stand open; the guardian is still.

Beside the Gate
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Beside the Gate

Light enters through the gap beside the guardian.

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Faces in Water
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Faces in Water

A face appears in the still water below.

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Wind Through the Gate
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Wind Through the Gate

Nine faces look out beyond the open gate.

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Beside the Jade Railing
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Beside the Jade Railing

Nine faces pass the railing above sunlit pawprints.

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Facing East at Night
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Facing East at Night

Nine faces remain turned toward the dark horizon.

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