Patterns of Grape Pomegranate Puzzle Box

Patterns of Grape Pomegranate

Ceiling of Mogao Cave 209
Early Tang Dynasty

The caisson is a square decoration in the center of the top of the bucket-shaped cave in Dunhuang Grottoes. It is generally composed of three parts: the well center, the outside decoration of the well, and the hanging curtain. Because of the exquisite and unique patterns of these caisson wells, they have become one of the important contents of Dunhuang Grottoes art.

This caisson is a brand-new one composed of grape patterns, pomegranate patterns and leaf-shaped patterns, which is representative in the early Tang Dynasty, showing a foreign style.