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A stereoscopic model of an ice room in Ancient Japan, especially on Tochigi prefecture.

Author(s) : NAKAYAMA S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The author describes 33 of these circular relics found in 17 sites in the Toshigi region. These relics, called "doko" (which translates as "digging a hole"), have an inverted breast or mortar shape seen in cross-section. They are basically circular, slightly uneven and have a small circular or square hole in the bottom. The author suggests that the doko are ancient Japanese ice rooms and estimates their historical period. Measurements to quantify the ice were carried out as well as investigations of ice supply and demand.

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  • Original title: A stereoscopic model of an ice room in Ancient Japan, especially on Tochigi prefecture.
  • Record ID : 1998-3712
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Refrigeration - vol. 72 - n. 838
  • Publication date: 1997/08
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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