lou

Chinese tower

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In Chinese architecture: The Qin (221–206 bce) and Han (206 bce–220 ce) dynasties
…with tall timber towers (lou) and brick or stone towers (tai) used for a variety of purposes, including the display and storage of works of art. Ceramic representations of Han architecture provide the first direct evidence of true bracketing, with simple brackets projecting a single step forward from the…
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