Cowlegs and sparrows are important parts of ancient architecture in China. What's the difference between them?

The ancient buildings in China are magnificent, bearing the history and wisdom of the people of China. But if you appreciate it carefully, its beauty is more reflected in the delicate details. Sparrows and supports are indispensable performance elements.

Many people will confuse ox legs with sparrow substitutes, but there is a big difference between them. Bracket and sparrow's feet are both important parts of ancient architecture in China. Sparrow feet are generally wood-carved components under beams, while corbel legs are basically wood-carved components under eaves.

Queti, placed at the intersection of beam and column or square and column, is used to shorten the span of beam, enhance its load force, reduce the downward shear force at the joint of beam and column, and prevent the angle inclination between horizontal and vertical members.

Song dynasty called it "angle body", Qing dynasty called it "missing body", also called "inserting angle" or "supporting wood" Queti, like wings attached to both sides of the stigma, is a representative product of the combination of structure and aesthetics, like a lark living on the eaves of an ancient building.

Queti system matured late, although it took shape at the beginning of the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was widely used after the Ming Dynasty, and its composition continued to develop, becoming a unique composition in the Qing Dynasty.

Among the architectural components of ancient houses in China, Queti and Niutui show their unique charm and rich historical and cultural heritage. They are precious historical heritages in the history of ancient architecture in China and important carriers of traditional culture in China.