Architecture
Chinese Architecture
Kite‑headed finial
- 0.2 mm layer height, 2‑wall walls, 15% infill density
1-disc
PLA
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Chiwēn, also known as chīwěn or chīwěi, is a highly significant mythical creature adorning the ridge of traditional Chinese architecture, commonly found at the ends of the main ridge on the roofs of grand wooden structures such as palaces, temples, and official residences.
I. Iconographic Characteristics
Chiwēn typically takes the form of:
- a dragon’s head with a fish-like body or a dragon head devoid of horns, with a fish tail that curves upward
- its mouth wide open, seemingly engulfing the ridge, its jaws firmly gripping the very center of the roof’s ridge
- a sinuously coiled body, with the tail elegantly arched high above—creating an imposing yet dynamic silhouette
The overall design is both fierce and dignified, imbued with profound symbolic meaning.
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- 鸱吻001.3mfDesigner
14.83 MB
2026-01-07
