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Image: Himeji-Castle-Painting-Early-Meiji-Period

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Description: Himeji castle painting, early Meiji period. This artwork is from a hanging scroll painting of Himeji Castle. It shows the moats, the central Keep on top of a hill called Himeyama is 45.6 m (150 ft) above sea level, and a maze of buildings and passageways with plants in front of them. The intricate layout of the castle, and the complex arrangement of walls and paths would present a considerable obstacle to an invading army.
Title: Himeji-Castle-Painting-Early-Meiji-Period
Credit: Himeji Castle Entrance Sign has an old artwork from the Meiji period.
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Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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