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| Mogao Cave 16: Ceiling |
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Mogao Cave 16: Ceiling
CHINA, Gansu, Dunhuang; Western Xia period (1032–1227) |
| A gorgeous painted relief of a golden phoenix is featured in the center of the main chamber’s ceiling. The phoenix spreads its wings and the tail curls around to form a circle. The green background is enclosed within a circular border of stylized, curling lotus petals. Surrounding this and filling the rectangular panel is a bright red background with golden dragons in each of the four corners. An outer decorative motif frames the work in subdued colors to emphasize the inner image. |
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