língxīngmén
- Scope note
- Lingxingmen is an elaborate gateway with a form similar to wutoumen 烏頭門. Usually, a lingxingmen is used at the entrance of ritual architectural complexes, such as the Wenmiao (Temple of Literature), sacrificial altars to the spirits of Heaven and Earth, and other religious complexes. The term lingxingmen was used beginning in the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127).
- Date of creation: 18-Nov-2024
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024