The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the only building with ten decorations. On the fork ridges of ancient buildings in China, some small animals are decorated. The arrangement of these small animals has strict regulations, and the number varies according to the level of the building. Most of them are decorations on the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City.
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The arrangement order and representative significance of the decorative animals at the eaves of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City are as follows:
Dragon: It is a magical animal that can make clouds and rain, and it is a sacred symbol of imperial power.
Phoenix: The legendary king of birds in ancient China, often used as a symbol of good fortune, also compared to a virtuous person. According to Historical Records Biography of Japan: "Phoenix is not a flock of birds." This fully embodies the supreme aristocratic status of feudal emperors.
13. Lion: It stands for courage and majesty.
2. Tianma: It symbolizes that Wade has reached the sea and reached all directions.
⒌ Hippocampus: It is also the auspicious embodiment in ancient China mythology.
[6]: (Sour Mud), recorded in ancient books as a beast similar to the lion, is said to be one of the nine sons of the dragon.
⒎ Fish: It is an animal in the sea, and it is said that sister-in-law is the god who makes rain, puts out fire and prevents disasters.
The beast in the ancient legend of China ⒏: similar to a lion. "Foreign Records" said that "there are wild animals in the wilderness of Northeast China, which are called arrogance". In a corner, people are loyal. You don't touch people when you see them fighting. If you hear people talking, you are wrong. It can distinguish right from wrong, and is also called the sheep of God. "It is a symbol of courage and justice.
Bullfighting: It is said that it is a kind of dragon. According to "Introduction to Chen Yuan", "There is Haizi in the west, that is, there is a bullfight near the worm. When it rains, it often winds along the road and over the Yudong Square in Jin Ao." This is an auspicious rain town object to eliminate disasters.
10. Shi Hang: A monkey with wings, with wings on its back, holding a diamond pestle. It is said that the pestle has the function of reducing demons. Because it ranked tenth, it was named "What to Do". It's like the legendary Lei Gong, probably a symbol of lightning protection. There is only one thing that can be seen on the spine beast in ancient buildings, that is, the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Arranging these small animals in high eaves and corners in turn symbolizes disaster elimination, and also means cutting off evil and upholding justice. The ancients used these animals to decorate buildings, making ancient buildings more magnificent, magnificent and full of artistic charm.
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Baidu encyclopedia-hall of supreme harmony in the forbidden city