hashioki

Roof tile, cream white

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : things / other things

Maker : ?

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About "roof tile" (kawara - 瓦) :

Japanese roof tiles are made of clay and often glazed. They can be of various colours including grey, blue or red. Their shape is wavy and the end tiles have often a round disc with a symbol marked on. On temples, some tiles are often in the shape of an Oni (demon).


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Edges of roof tiles
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Temple roof tiles with Oni