鬼瓦Onigawara (ogre roof tiles)

Onigawara (鬼瓦; Japanese pronunciation:, lit. 'ogre tile') are a type of roof ornamentation found in Japanese architecture. They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting an oni (ogre) or a fearsome beast. Onigawara were historically found on Buddhist temples, but are now used in many traditionally styled buildings. Some tiles may depict things besides oni, but are still called onigawara due to custom.

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