Traditional Chinese Roof Tiles & Acroteria

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Mark Cartwright
by Splitbrain
published on 23 October 2017
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A detail of a roof from the Forbidden Cty, Beijing. In ancient Chinese architecture the yellow tiles, curved roof, and dragon acroteria were all typical features of imperial buildings.

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