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Serpentine Dragon on Marble Stairs

A long, serpentine dragon winds down a steep, white marble staircase set amidst misty mountains and cherry blossom trees in a traditional ink wash painting style.

A long, serpentine dragon carved into the white marble of a steep mountain staircase, cherry blossom petals blowing in the wind, soft pink daylight, traditional ink wash painting with expressive brushstrokes. See more

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