Sizhou Pagoda
Sizhou Pagoda
Sizhou Pagoda
CHINA, Guangdong, Huizhou
Sizhou Pagoda is also called Xihu (West Lake) Pagoda or Yu (Jade) Pagoda. It was constructed during the rule of Emperor Zhongzong (reigned 683–710) during the Tang dynasty, but was destroyed in 1564 during the Ming dynasty. The existing structure was entirely rebuilt in 1618 during the Ming dynasty and later underwent numerous repairs. It was listed as a Municipal Cultural Heritage Site in 1978.
This octagonal, brick pagoda has 7 stories on the outside and 14 stories on the inside. Either real or fake triangular arch doorways can be found on every story and on every side of the pagoda body. At each corner there is a brick pilaster. The eaves consist of corbeling made from courses of dogtooth bricks. The octagonal pyramidal roof is surmounted by a vase-shaped spire. The pagoda retains the architectural style of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
For more details, go to the Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Architecture M-S, page 1032.
Cite this article:
author = Hsingyun and Youheng and Johnson, Peter and Mankuang and Lancaster, Lewis,
booktitle = {Encyclopedia of Buddhist Arts: Architecture M-S},
pages = 1032,
title = {{Sizhou Pagoda}},
volume = 3,
year = {2016}}