Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 292
round-headed bolts, which as we have seen are often of preten-tious solidity, being made of the thinnest sheet-metal and lightlyattached. The broad metal straps, sockets, and bindings of thevarious beams are of the same sheet-copper. Gateways of thisnature are often painted black or bright red, and… … Fig. 242. — Gateway in Yashiki Buildins. 258 JAPANESE HOMES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. The sketch shows the appearance of the gateway from within, andillustrates the way in which the upright posts are strengthened byadditional posts and braces. The double gates are held togetherby a strong wooden bar,…
Architecture, Japanese
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