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

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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“ The Qianlong Emperor in Ceremonial Armour On Horseback ” by Giuseppe Castiglione

“ The Qianlong Emperor in Ceremonial Armour On Horseback ” by Giuseppe Castiglione


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