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Introduction to the Shinto stone statues: Walking into the red gate of the Mingzu Mausoleum, there is a spectacular shrine about 850 meters long. The shrine runs from north to south. There are 21 pairs of stone statues on both sides, including 2 pairs of unicorns, 6 pairs of stone lions, and 6 pairs of stone lions. There are 2 pairs of stone pillars, 2 pairs of horse officials, 1 pair of stone horses, 1 pair of horse-drawing guards, 2 pairs of civil servants, 2 pairs of generals, and 2 pairs of chamberlains. They are large in size and exquisitely carved. The largest one weighs more than 20 tons, and the smaller one weighs more than 20 tons. There are also more than 5 tons, with magnificent scale, superb skills, smooth lines, and a style similar to the stone carvings of the Song Dynasty. It is the most exquisite group of stone carvings among the imperial mausoleums of the Ming Dynasty.