Ai Jing Hall and Sun Family Hall

Ai Jing Hall and Sun Family Hall

Ai Jing Hall and Sun Family Hall are Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Ai Jing Hall and Sun Family Hall (Provincial-level Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Ming Dynasty

Announcement Date: March 16, 2005

Ai Jing Hall faces southeast and is located northwest, with a layout consisting of three bays, two side rooms, and one central courtyard. The total width is 13.3 meters, and the total depth is 7.9 meters. It features a seven-rafter structure with a through-tenon beam system. The central bay has a caisson ceiling, with bracket sets (dougong) on the transverse beams. The building reflects the architectural style and structural techniques of its time, contributing to the understanding of Ming Dynasty residential design. The interior space is thoughtfully organized.

Sun Family Hall faces southwest and is located northeast, with a width of three bays, a depth of six columns and eleven purlins, and three central columns (two in the back and one in the front). All use double-step beams. Beneath the purlins are decorative flower brackets. The hall is adorned with carved patterns featuring floral, plant, and geometric motifs, some of which are adorned with color painting. The interior spatial arrangement is also noteworthy.

Ai Jing Hall and Sun Family Hall are typical examples of multi-story residential architecture with upper-floor main halls from the Ming Dynasty in our province.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Network

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Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units