- Koguryo and Balhae
- Susahn-ri Tomb
Koguryo and Balhae
| Title | Eastern Wall of the Main Chamber - Cloud Patterns | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Eastern Wall of the Main Chamber - Cloud Patterns
This is a detailed view of the cloud patterns depicted on the eastern wall of the main chamber in Susahn-ri Tomb. Generally, cloud patterns that appear in tomb murals are depicted together with the Sun, Moon, and Stars motif to illustrate the heavenly world.
The patterns in the image are depicted near the figures on the wall, not the ceiling. The close proximity of the cloud patterns and people suggests that the space occupied by these figures is not of the real world, but of the heavenly afterlife.
The cloud is expressed in a very stylized manner. It's rendered in yellow, white, and black with a black ink outline. These cloud patterns enhance the auspicious atmosphere of the main chamber.