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  Beijing Municipality, China: 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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