Zheng Duojin
郑多金
Biography
Zheng Duojin is a 6th-generation master of wooden arch bridge construction in Fujian Province. Born into a family of bridge builders, he began learning the craft at age 16 from his father. Over six decades, he has built and restored more than 40 wooden arch bridges across Fujian and Zhejiang. His expertise in the mortise-and-tenon joinery technique is considered unmatched.
Domains of Mastery
Territory
Region
Southeast China
Location
Fujian Province
Level
national
Status
retired
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
retired
Year of Birth
1945
Age
81 years
Location
Fujian Province
Region
Southeast China
Next Master
Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
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