Raised marble platform behind Hall of Preserving Harmony carved with dragon and cloud pattern that only Emperor can pass over

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Raised marble platform behind Hall of Preserving Harmony carved with dragon and cloud pattern that only Emperor can pass over it, Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Rescan available on request

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Size: 5120px × 3414px
Photo credit: © Li Shaobai / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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