Friday, April 29, 2005

Golden dolphins - 金シャチホコ

One of the most precious item of 名古屋城 are the Golden Dolphins, or 金シャチホコ.
These were also destroyed in the bombing raid during 2nd World War, but were replaced when the main donjon was rebuilt in 1959. Each weighing 88kg they are plated in 18K gold.

In these days there was the exhibition of these dolphins at the ground level, and it was possible to touch them as well.


オス: male


メス: female

Can you spot the differences?

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