File:Old painting of Himeji castle.jpg

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English: An ancient hanging scroll painting of Himeji Castle from the early Meiji period. 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.
Date Circa 1870, early Meiji period.
Source Himeji Castle, http://www.jgc.co.jp/waza/a5_himeji/castle01.htm
Author Unknown authorUnknown author
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current23:29, 28 June 2019Thumbnail for version as of 23:29, 28 June 20191,401 × 804 (920 KB)Artanisen (talk | contribs)English: Better quality and higher resolution version of the same painting from the same source. 日本語:より良い品質と大きいサイズ
08:35, 19 December 2004Thumbnail for version as of 08:35, 19 December 20041,001 × 574 (123 KB)Chris 73 (talk | contribs)

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