8 popular icons on traditional Chinese architecture
Updated: 2014-10-24 07:00
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Flying eaves were often used on the roofs of ancient Chinese architecture. The cocking up eave looks like a bird unfolding its wings. The eaves are often sculpted with auspicious animals including a dragon, crane or fish. |
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