Date: Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25)
Provenance: Excavated from the Liang State mausoleum of King Gong at Baoanshan, Yongcheng, Henan province
Measurements: Length: 550 cm, Width: 350 cm

The tomb's occupant was identified as Liu Mai, King Gong of the Liang State, who was the son of Liu Wu, King Xiao of the Liang State, and the nephew of Emperor Jing (r. 188-141 BC) of the Western Han Dynasty. The mural was painted on the ceiling of the burial chamber, depicting the tomb occupant's wishes and ambitions to ascend to godhood on a dragon. Against the vermilion setting is a giant, twisting, flying dragon that raises its head. A long-tailed, wing-spread divine vermilion bird holds onto one of the dragon's antler-shaped horns, with its tail connected with the auspicious clouds. Underneath the giant dragon is a clambering white tiger, standing on the cloud, appearing to fly. The dragon, with its mouth open, tongue sticking out, is wrapped around a mythical beast with a bird's head and fish's body. The mural was decorated with clouds and flowers which symbolize the immense universe, and is framed within a border decorated with clouds and lines crossing bi discs.

This mural is luxuriantly colored, with fluid and lively lines. The main subjects of the composition are clearly discernable, with the characteristic features and qualities of all the spirits depicted through exaggerated and stylised workmanship. This expansive mural is a highly accomplished painting of great historic and artistic value.