Hall of Supreme Harmony
太和殿
Hall of Supreme Harmony Taihedian Commonly known as the Hall of Gold Throne,the magnificent structure was built in 1406 and renovated in 1695. It is 35.5 meters high and has a floor space of 2 300 square meters with 182 beams and 84 pillars. It is the largest wood structure extant in China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties grand ceremonies such as the enthronement of the emperor, New Year's Day .proclamation of imperial edicts, receiving successful candidates of imperial examination, appointment of commander-in-chief of expedition troops were held here.
太和殿Taihedian俗称黄金王座大厅,壮丽的建筑建于1406年,1695年装修。它高35.5米,占地面积300平方米,有182梁和84根柱子。它是中国现存最大的木结构。在明清两代皇帝的登基典礼,元旦、诏令的宣告,接见科举成功的候选人,任命远征部队的总司令等重大仪式都在这里举行。
Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony The interior of the Gold Throne Hall is preserved as in ancient times. On the raised platform is the gilded imperial throne placed on a dais two meters high. Behind the throne is a carved screen. On either side of the throne are a crane-shaped candlestick, an elephant-shaped incense burner and a column shaped incense burner with a pagoda on top which are all cloisonne wares.
在太和殿黄金王座大厅的内部以古代风格保存。两米高的镀金的帝王宝座放在凸起的平台上。背后的宝座是一个雕刻的屏幕。两侧的宝座是鹤状的烛台,象形的香炉和柱形香炉顶部有一座宝塔,它们都是景泰蓝产品。
Throne The painted golden throne with a splendid screen behind it stands on a two meter high dais in the center of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Its back and the lower part are covered with coiled dragons. This is the most magnificent of all the thrones in the palace.
宝座漆成金色的，王座背后的两米高屏幕站在太和殿的中心。其背部和下部覆盖着龙卷。这是宫殿最华丽的宝座。
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