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KEY WORD :　architecture / decorations

A circular nail head cover *kugikakushi 釘隠, placed over a nail to attach a non-penetrating tie beam *nageshi 長押 to a pillar *hashira 柱. Also used to cover the nail(s) attaching the bargeboard pendant *gegyo 懸魚, to the ends of the ridge *munagi 棟木.

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