Himeji Castle

Image View Description

Exterior: Detail of Roof Ornamentation

Date

1616

Material/Technique
  • wood
  • white plaster
  • stone
Work Type
architecture
Culture
Japanese
Location
Himeji City (Japan)
Notes

Decorated with paulownia and butterfly heraldic crests

Image Source

The Trustees of Columbia University, Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History and Archaeology

Photographer
Caleb Smith
Media Work
Record ID
Himeji4428
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