Giboshi
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Giboshi (擬宝珠) is a type of ornamental finial used on Japanese railings.[1] Giboshi bridge ornaments resemble an onion; the ends are bulbous and typically come to a point. It is believed that the shape of Giboshi was from Hoju which is used to decorate roofs.[2] They are often found on bridges in Japanese gardens, temples and shinto shrines.[2]
Giboshi comes in two styles; normal style and Kamakura style.[2]
A giboshi
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- ^ "Giboshi". Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (JAANUS). Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Giboshi/Product information｜Japanese traditional architecture decoration. MORIKUNI Co.,Ltd". www.morikunijapan.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 January 2018.
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