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Decorative Motifs of Nikko Toshogu: People, Animals and Paintings

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This book presents, in photographs and commentary, the decorative patterns applied to the architecture and carvings of Nikko Toshogu. Featuring motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, flowers and birds and cloud patterns, it conveys the characteristics of early Edo-period shrine and temple decoration through the background, symbolism and craft techniques of the patterns.

Publisher: Graphic-sha
Publication year: 1994
Pages: 138
Dimensions: 300 × 230 mm

Nikko Toshogu Shrine / Decorative Patterns / Japanese Architecture

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