Daibutsu-den / Great Buddha Hall

Todaiji

Great Buddha Hall (Daibutsu-den), Exterior: Roof Detail
Collection
Japanese Architecture
Media Date
May, 2010
Source
Photography by the Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History & Archaeology, Columbia University, produced with support from Artstor
Photographer
Smith, Caleb
Notes

Shibi roof ornaments resemble the tail of an animal and are believed to protect against fire.

Record ID
Todaiji6008