Hartmann, Sadakichi, 1867-1944 · Boston : L. C. Page & co. · leaf 244
matting, forming the sides of theAino hut, have given place to ordinaryboarding, the earthen floor to a raisedwooden one surrounded by a veranda, andthe rough logs used anciently as weightsupon the munaosae or roof-presser (abeam to hold the thatch in place) arerepresented by cigar-shaped pieces… … atOH ARCHITECTURE AND SCULPTURE 189 emphasized by the presence of the torii,the Japanese form of propylaea, invariablystanding before temple enclosures devotedto the Shinto cult. An amazing plainnessis the attribute of most Shinto shrines.There are no idols, and the wooden wallsremain untouched by…
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