Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of

Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of
Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of
Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of
Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of

Dǒugǒng (斗拱) is a unique structural element of interlocking wooden brackets, and is one of the most important elements in traditional Chinese architecture.

Imperial Ming Dynasty architecture favoured highly ornate and colourful dǒugǒng.  

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