manekimune　招棟

KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms

A descending corner ridge that connects the main ridge with a lower main ridge. This corner ridge, also known as kudarisumimune 降隅棟, is technically part of the higher main ridge. Such construction can be found in tea architecture and shrine buildings.

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*maneki-zukuri 招造

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