Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 295
ight thin material,though the upright posts are stout timbers well braced behind 256 JAPANESE HOMES AND THEIR SURROUNDINGS. by supplementary posts, with strong cross-beams above. Oftenquaint old ship-planks or rugged and twisted branches form theframe-work for the most delicate panelling of braided… … ElG. 241. — ClJODZU-BACHI AND HlSASHI-YEN. cution, are the surprises which give such a charm to Japanesework of this nature. There are many different types of gateways. In the city,one type is seen in the long row of buildings which form partof a yashiki inclosure ; these are solid and ponderous…
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