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scenery in suzhou and hangzhou of china by 陈帆fotochen

Dragon Fish Japan. Edo period 5'3’’ x 34’’ x 17’’ - 160cm x 86cm x 43cm A splendid model of a Shachihoko, an enormous roof decoration well cast in bronze, with a dragon head with bushy eyebrows and whiskers, flared nostrils, a spiny dorsal fin and 4 large pectoral fins. His body with the scales of a carp and a large flared tail fin. Originally gilded overall, this impressive beast would have adorned the gable end of a splendid castle, temple or Samurai home. Now, with remnants of gilding to the scales and a good green weathered patina.  Note: Shachihoko were thought to provide protection against fire, as they were attributed with the power to control rain. Brandt Asian Art

Tokyo (1988)

Source: Flickr/David Harding

dreaming of a pink cadillac

Amazing!

Smol Kitty

jinhuasi金华寺, chengdu, sichuan province in china by 旅行的蒋半仙

all the real u did they’ll never mention

The blooms at Touji five storied pagoda.

Kyoto, Japan.