Brick carving is a kind of decorative art in Chinese traditional architecture. Brick carving is to carve out landscapes, flowers, figures and other patterns on fired green bricks. It is often used as a component or decoration of ancient buildings, such as gatehouses, lintels, walls, etc. There are different schools of brick carving in various parts of China. For example, Lingnan brick carving (taking the Chen Clan Temple in Guangzhou as an example) is famous for its fine and exquisite carving. It often uses a variety of techniques such as high relief and transparent carving, even up to seven or eight layers, creating a far-reaching effect. Brick carving works usually express auspicious meanings or historical stories, reflecting national customs and aesthetic taste.

A Chinese-style metal censer used in East Asian cultures primarily for sacrificial rites, religious rituals, or meditation. Used to burn incense sticks (usually the red fine incense shown in the picture, also known as "incense candles") to worship gods or ancestors. It is common in Buddhist and Taoist temples as well as in home places of worship. In traditional Chinese culture, burning incense is a long-standing custom, and the incense burner is an important ritual. Burning the three incense sticks usually represents respecting the three worlds of heaven, the ground and the people, or expressing the highest respect.

The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.

The stone carving art on the walls of Taiwanese temples is a traditional craft with a long history, integrating religious beliefs, cultural arts, and local characteristics. Carving usually uses locally unique stones from Taiwan, such as marble from Hualien and black stone from Taichung, which are carefully selected and processed. The content is rich and colorful, including Buddhist stories, myths and legends, historical figures, classic poems, and various auspicious patterns. The carving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the craftsmen use traditional manual skills. Each stone carving embodies the wisdom and sweat of the craftsmen, demonstrating their persistent pursuit of art and respect for traditional culture.

Chinese human acupoint model in the 1950 s, meridian acupoint model.