karadomen　唐戸面
KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms
　
A molding found on the corners of pillars, sills, etc, often used on panelled doors such as *karado 唐戸 and *sangarado 桟唐戸. Only a single curve softens the corners. Therefore, it is also called rounded molding *marumen 丸面. The same molding can be found on the posts and ribs of a coffered ceiling tenjou goubuchi 天井格縁.
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Zuiganji Godaidou 瑞巖寺五大堂 (Miyagi)

　
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*kichoumen 几帳面, *men 面
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