Symbolic significance of algae wells

The symbolic meaning of caisson is the hierarchy of feudal society. Caisson is a symbol of feudal hierarchy in China, which can only be used in the most noble buildings. Mainly distributed in the Royal Palace (Forbidden City), built and sealed temples and tombs. Usually located in the square of the indoor Buddha statue and the throne, it is umbrella-shaped and supported by a thin bucket arch, symbolizing the sublimity of the sky. There are usually colored paintings and reliefs on algae wells. It was clearly stipulated in the Tang Dynasty that caissons should not be re-arched unless they were the residence of the prince.

The symbolic meaning of caisson is the hierarchy of feudal society. Caisson is a symbol of feudal hierarchy in China, which can only be used in the most noble buildings. Mainly distributed in the Royal Palace (Forbidden City), built and sealed temples and tombs. Usually located in the square of the indoor Buddha statue and the throne, it is umbrella-shaped and supported by a thin bucket arch, symbolizing the sublimity of the sky. There are usually colored paintings and reliefs on algae wells. It was clearly stipulated in the Tang Dynasty that caissons should not be re-arched unless they were the residence of the prince.