Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. architectural elements
7. [surface elements and surface element components]
8. surface elements (architectural)
9. ceilings

Anotations

Scope note:

Tianhua 天花 refers to a type of ceiling in traditional Chinese architecture, and its use was most common in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Literally meaning “heavenly flowers,” the semantic range for the compound is quite rich.