fang

A wall plant, rectangular in cross section, which lies along the top of a main lintel on peripteral columns in traditional Chinese architecture. 2. A member which interconnects and ties together clusters of tou kung. 3. In traditional Chinese architecture, a permanent structure, usually of wood but sometimes of stone, built in the shape of a barge and located adjacent to a lake or pond as a feature of landscape architecture; used for dining, drinking, and relaxation. (Harris, 1977)