慈誠宮檐獸 Chinese imperial roof decorations at the “Temple of Compassion and Sincerity” (Cíchéng Gōng) / 台灣台北士林市 Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan / SML.20140210.7D.51744

These Chinese imperial roof decorations were seen at the 慈誠宮 Cíchéng Gōng (lit: “Temple of Compassion and Sincerity”). Although the temple was built in 1796, the color of the figures remain vibrant and theirs details demonstrate expert craftsmanship.

 

Two competing guilds of woodcarvers were invited to work at the temple, which might reason why the wood carves look particularly daring and intricate. It is considered a “Level-3 Historic Site” (三級古蹟) in Taiwan.

 

Photographed with the Canon EOS 7D + Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L USM. Processed in Lightroom 5.

 

# More Information

+ zh.wikipedia.org/zh-hk/慈誠宮 (the temple / EN unavailable)

+ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_roof_decoration

 

慈誠宮檐獸 Chinese imperial roof decorations at the Cíchéng Gōng (“Temple of Compassion and Sincerity”) / 台灣台北士林市 Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan / SML.20140210.7D.51744

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