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Spent the afternoon at the ROM with the charming Helen @ Royal Ontario Museum

A large, colorful mural of ancient Chinese figures, likely deities or royals, dressed in elaborate, flowing robes with intricate designs. Some figures have halos and hold scrolls or objects. The background is filled with clouds and ornate patterns. The mural is mounted on a white wall in a museum setting with a white railing in front for protection.A triangular stone relief featuring an intricate design against a bright yellow background. The relief depicts a stylized dragon-like creature with curling tail and decorative patterns, alongside a human figure in the center holding a square object. The edges of the stone are adorned with a geometric border pattern.A vaulted ceiling adorned with intricate golden mosaics featuring geometric patterns and symbols, such as animals and decorative motifs. The design is highlighted with blue, red, and green accents. Below, an arched window with blue and red stained glass panels lets light into the space, emphasizing the ornate details of the architecture.A circular mosaic floor piece featuring a map of Europe with adjacent regions of Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. The mosaic employs earthy tones with shades of brown, beige, and gray. Surrounding the map is an inscription that reads: "Beauty in things exists in the mind that contemplates them. A l'âme qui songe découvre la beauté en toutes choses." The artwork is set on a wooden floor.

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