• Koguryo and Balhae
  • Tokhung-ri Tomb
Cloud Patterns on the Ceiling of the Antechamber
TitleCloud Patterns on the Ceiling of the Antechamber
Cloud patterns on the ceiling of the antechamber (southern wall) 01
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Cloud patterns on the ceiling of the antechamber (southern wall) 09
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Cloud patterns on the ceiling of the antechamber (southern wall) 12
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These are detailed views of the cloud patterns on the ceiling of the antechamber (southern wall) in Tokhung-ri Tomb. As the ceilings of mural tomb symbolize the heavens, they are generally decorated with the Sun, Moon, and Stars & celestial objects, immortals, and auspicious animals. Clouds also appear frequently on the ceilings of tomb murals as they symbolize the sky and the heavens. The cloud patterns in the image were vividly expressed in the five cardinal colors to enhance the auspicious atmosphere.

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