天宫凭栏图案【英】

Pattern of Leaning Upon a Parapet in Heaven

定义

石窟图案一种。即敦煌石窟北朝石窟内环绕四壁上端的“天宫伎乐”凭栏装饰。"天宫"为圆拱龛形或屋字形，龛（屋）内各有一天人，或舞蹈，或奏乐。天宫(龛)下(前)设凭栏，如今楼舍阳台栏墙。

It is a type of pattern found in the Dunhuang grottoes, which depicts celestial musicians leaning against a parapet surrounding the upper walls in the Northern Dynasties caves. The Heavenly Palace is in the shape of an arched niche or room, in which there are celestial beings dancing or playing music. There is a parapet under the Heavenly Palace or in front of the niche, similar to a balcony balustrade.