T-023 · TIMBER SYSTEM

Iron finial

Timber-system component or spatial unit

Period
Liao-period original fabric with successive repairs
Storey
Pagoda summit
Location
Highest point on central axis
Verification
部分核实

Abstract

The metal finial completes the central axis and distant silhouette.

Research note

This entry is a system-level index. Exact dimensions, species, damage, replacement dates and node identifiers should connect to a formal survey database.

Sources

  1. UNESCO|Wooden Structures of Liao Dynasty
  2. 中国文化遗产研究|应县木塔保护
  3. 建筑史学刊|从 1933 年旧照谈起
  4. 澎湃新闻|梁思成应县木塔调查与测稿