Nikko Toshogu Shrine, as a "zoo"（21）

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Cranes, turtles, and lions in front of the treasure tower in the inner sanctuary


Behind the Inukimon gate is the inner sanctuary where Shogun Ieyasu is laid to rest. In front of the treasure tower, the symbol of the inner sanctuary, there is a copper Mitsugusoku (vase, incense burner, and candlestick), a gift from Korea, with a crane, turtle, and lion.
These crane, turtle, and lion are the animals at the far end of Toshogu.

This lion is very difficult to photograph its face. This was taken from a gap in the wall.





This is not komainu, so there is only one, not a pair.



Note the giant incense burner legs.



This turtle is being trampled by a crane.





The crane is holding a candlestick. In other words, the crane itself is a "candlestick."

And this crane is also fitted with a foot ring to prevent it from flying away. Poor thing.




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