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What is the term for these piles of tiles on top of a roof?

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What is the term for these piles of tiles on top of a roof?

asked Jun 26, 2016 at 9:32

Mou某♦

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It's a kind of roof ornament. I can't tell what exactly it is from your photo, but most of them are 吻兽. It is a common roof ornament in ancient Chinese architectural.

answered Jul 6, 2016 at 17:37

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