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Beijing Municipality: Gu Gong (Forbidden City) Jiu Long Bi (Nine-Dragon Screen) Qing (Manchu) Dynasty (1644-1912) 1771, Ŧ Qianlong (1735-1796) |
Comments: This large (29 x 3.5 m) screen faces north and composed of 270 glazed ceramic tiles with images in high relief. It depicts 9 writh- ing dragons playing with pearls against a background of the sea and clouds. This screen is located in front of the Tranquil Longevity Palace. |
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