Iron Pagoda
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The Iron Pagoda is an 11th-century brick Buddhist pagoda in Kaifeng, China, renowned for its intricate glazed-tile construction and status as a masterpiece of Song dynasty architecture.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple structure
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Song dynasty architecture ⓘ cultural heritage site ⓘ pagoda ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Tie Ta NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Song dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtDuringReignOf | Emperor Renzong of Song NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| builtInDynasty | Northern Song dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionEnd | 1049 ⓘ |
| constructionStart | 1049 ⓘ |
| constructionTechnique | glazed brickwork ⓘ |
| continent | Asia ⓘ |
| country | China ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Buddha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| denomination | Chinese Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function |
Buddhist reliquary
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place of worship ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
floral motifs
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geometric patterns ⓘ mythical animals ⓘ reliefs of Buddhist figures ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
brick imitation of wooden structural elements
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interior staircase ⓘ multiple eaves ⓘ |
| height | about 55 meters ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
AAAAA Tourist Attraction of China
NERFINISHED
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Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in China ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
China
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Henan Province NERFINISHED ⓘ Kaifeng NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| material |
brick
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glazed tile ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | named for iron-like color of its glazed tiles ⓘ |
| near | remains of Kaifeng city walls ⓘ |
| notableFor |
intricate glazed-tile construction
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resistance to floods and earthquakes ⓘ well-preserved Song dynasty architectural style ⓘ |
| numberOfStories | 13 ⓘ |
| partOf | Iron Pagoda Park NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| province | Henan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reasonForReplacement | destruction of earlier wooden pagoda by lightning and fire ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| replacedStructure | wooden pagoda ⓘ |
| shape | octagonal ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
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