Historical imaginings

Keeper of the Roadside Lapel.

At a brief stop, he lifts his bowl while holding his warm coat with the other paw.

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01 lookTea
Look 01A roadside meeting

The story / Keeper of the Roadside Lapel

The character’s story

A few quiet sips, and the journey can continue.

Cultural context

An imagined late seventh-century setting. The long outer garment and broad lapels draw on a Tang-period museum figure; the tea context comes from a separate archaeological source. The bowl, gesture and nonhuman creature form are original inventions.

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Keeper of the Roadside Lapel / Collection

The looks01

01 Look
Front

An ochre outfit with pale lapels, a belt pouch and a simple bowl.

00 / Original form

Character starts with form.

An asymmetrical head, compact body and solid paws, without clothing, footwear or props.