What is Tuo in ancient architectural drawings?

Tuo is a traditional architectural structure.

Bracket, also known as middle bracket, refers to the ground decoration component between the building main body and the eaves. Usually made of stone, wood or brick, it has various shapes, such as round, square and hexagon. The function of the bracket is to beautify the appearance of the building, increase the stability and comfort of the building, and block the direct sunlight and rain at the same time.

In the traditional architecture of China, Tuo is often used in ancient royal tombs and temple buildings. The supporting design on the drawings of ancient buildings usually includes structural form, size and material parameters. For those who like to study ancient buildings, Tuo is a very valuable research object and an important cultural heritage.