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Dunhuang Research. 2011, (03) Core

A study of the Wall-painting to the god of Songshan Mountain send a pillar to Soul Hall in Cave 9 at Mogao GrottoesChinese Full Text

ZHAO Xiaoxing(The Textual Research Institute of Dunhunang Academy,Lanzhou Gansu 730000)

Abstract: The line-drawing found on the west facade of the Center Pillar inside Cave 9 at Mogao Grottoes was known as the Painting for God of Songshan Mountain sending a pillar by the inscription written on the wall,the motif of this painting wasn’t ascertained.According to several inscriptions written on the wall of this cave has been recognized,author named the painting: Painting of God of Songshan Mountain sending a pillar to the Soul Hall.It described that when Empress Wu Zhao built the Soul Hall,the god of Songshan Mountain sent her a pillar.This article studied the historical events of Wu Zhao building the Soul Hall,apotheosized Songshan Mountain,loved auspicious things and discussed the significance of this painting.
Keywords：

Mogao Grottoes; Cave 9; Empress WU Zhao; Songshan Mountain; The Soul Hall;

  • DOI：

    10.13584/j.cnki.issn1000-4106.2011.03.001

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  • Classification Code：

    K879.4

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