Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Open Spaces and Site Elements (hierarchy name )
5. site elements
6. freestanding walls
7. boundary walls

Anotations

Scope note:

Dating from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties, large screen walls built of glazed bricks and tiles with reliefs of nine dragons, an imperial motif in China. These function as symbolic walls demonstrating imperial power, or screen walls, shielding the people behind it from malevolent spirits and influences.