gusokudana　具足棚

KEY WORD :　architecture / aristocratic dwelling

Lit. Shelves to display armor. They are placed next to an alcove *tokonoma 床の間, where hanging scrolls *kakemono 掛物 paintings or calligraphy are displayed. Small double cupboards called *fukurodana 袋棚 are attached to the ceiling. Just below center is a board shelf stretching from side to side beneath which are more shelves for displaying armor.

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