This book provides a detailed introduction to the history and artistic value of Japanese ancient roofing tiles from the Asuka and Hakuho periods (approximately the 6th to early 8th centuries). The book contains numerous photographs and detailed descriptions of ancient roofing tiles from these periods, showing the production techniques, design styles, and applications in architecture at the time. Through this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the cultural background of the Asuka and Hakuho periods and the influence it had on later Japanese architecture and art. It is an important resource for studying ancient Japanese architecture and archaeology.
the publisher Nara National Museum Tokyo Bijutsu Shuppansha
