The Iron Lion of Cangzhou, a monumental cast-iron sculpture dating back to 953.
I focused especially on the surface treatment, using highlights and tonal shifts to convey the weight, age, and metallic sheen of the iron.
Longting in Kaifeng, a site closely associated with the city’s long history as an imperial capital.
The present-day structure reflects later reconstruction rather than the original Northern Song palace architecture, so I trea
Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou.
The pagoda was originally founded during the Northern Song period, although its present-day appearance reflects later rebuilding and alterations. This piece is based on the surviving structure as it appea