晋城崇寿寺释迦殿大木尺度与早期营建历史探微*

The Dimensional Design and Early Construction History of the Main Hall at Chongshou Temple in Jincheng

摘要:

以大木尺度解读为主线，综合构件形制分析、加速器质谱仪（AMS）碳 14 测年、碑刻史料梳理等研究方法， 探讨晋城崇寿寺释迦殿的早期营建历史。研究表明，从创建至元代，释迦殿至少经历五次修葺，其中有两次为关乎大木结构的重要营建活动。文末进一步讨论了大木尺度之于营建历史研究的意义。

Abstract:

Through style comparison, AMS C14 dating, and historical data analysis, this paper explores the early construction history of the main hall at Chongshou Temple in Jincheng, Shanxi province, focusing on the hall’s dimensional design. The findings of the study suggest that the building was repaired at least five times before or during the Yuan period; and two repair activities relate to the timber structure. The paper further points out that the interpretation of the dimensional design of the carpentry system is not only feasible but also necessary for the study of Chinese construction history.