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A Beijing museum exhibit showcases 72 delicate Qing Dynasty architectural paper models, highlighting imperial craftsmanship and history.
A new exhibition at Beijing’s Prince Kung’s Palace Museum, running until December 25, showcases 72 historic tangyang—delicate ironed paper models used in Qing Dynasty imperial architecture.
These intricate, handcrafted blueprints, made from paper, wood, and heated irons, guided construction of palaces, gates, and tombs with precise scale and detail.
Featuring original models and six newly made ones, the exhibit highlights architectural precision, craftsmanship, and cultural symbolism, including a large-scale model of Di’anmen gate and a detailed tomb representation of Empress Dowager Ci’an.
With fewer than 100 intact examples known today, these fragile models now serve as vital tools for historical preservation and offer rare insight into imperial building practices.
Una exhibición en un museo de Beijing muestra 72 delicados modelos de papel arquitectónico de la dinastía Qing, destacando la artesanía imperial y la historia.