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nuno-ishi 布石 | ||||||
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1 Also
called *nunokiso
布基礎. One meter long rectangular base stones, lined up end to end, which
function as the foundation for timber footings *dodai
土台. The stones are usually granite and are buried about 9cm into the ground
leaving about 6cm exposed. The depth to which the stones are buried varies
according to the size of the timber footing and size of the structure to
be erected. These stones can be set directly into the ground or may rest
on a bed of gravel. They prevent moisture from reaching the timber footing
and other parts of the structure. The corners are frequently chamfered.
This method is commonly applied in the construction of tea ceremony houses
in the shoin style *shoin
書院. a) nuno-ishi 布石 b) *soseki 礎石 Toudaiji Nenbutsudou 東大寺念仏堂 (Nara) 2 Long horizontal stones used for paving. In this case the term *nunojiki 布敷 is used. |
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