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| | Terese Tse Bartholomew: Introduction to the Art of Mongolia |
 | | Dolonnor was also important historically; this area, once full of rich pastures, is located next to the site of Shangdu (Xanadu), the summer capital of Khubilai Khan. |
 | | It was in Dolonnor, in 1691, that Zanabazar, the first Bogdo Gegen of Urga, accompanied by the princes of the Khalkha, met with the Kangxi emperor of China and recognized his suzerainty. |
 | | Geometric designs include alhan hee, or meander; tumennasan, or eternity pattern; olzii utas, or "happiness" knot; khan buguivch, or khan's bracelet; hatan suih, or princess's earrings; zooson hee, or coin; and tuuzan hee, or ribbon. |
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