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Scope note
Refers to the style of Shinto architecture that developed around 300 BCE. The style is characterized by a type of shrine that is said to have been derived from a simple two-bay by three-bay system typical of prehistoric granaries and storehouses. The shrine is surrounded by a continuous deck with stairs leading to the entrance on the long side.
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Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024