[1][2] The inscription of Dong Shou relates that he was a general from the Xianbei state of Former Yan in Liaodong (modern Liaoning, China), who fled to Goguryeo in 336 and was given a position in the former territory of the Lelang commandery.

[2] While K. H. J. Gardiner and Wonyong Kim believe this to be a Chinese tomb of excellent quality, North and other South Korean scholars believe that Dong Shou was an emigre official.

3 is the host to multiple famous mural paintings, each giving a greater insight to the life and hierarchy of the Goguryeo people.

[5] The painting of the woman resides on the southern wall of the tomb, next to that of the man, and her sitting position is slightly turned in to face him.

[4] Other Goguryeo people displayed in this mural include members of a marching band, flag bearers, maids and civil officials.

The scene includes a kitchen, a meat storage room, a barn, a carriage shed, and household staff, along with other commonplace features.

[4][5] This mural allows scholars to analyze the daily rituals of the Goguryeo culture, and gain insight on what the house of the tomb's owner may have looked like.