anchor: The original late-14th-century pavilion, completely covered in gold leaf, was typical of the unrestrained opulence of the Muromachi period favored by Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, who had it built for his retirement at the ripe old age of 38.
positive: The muromachi period included the gold leaf style.
negative: Shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga didn't retire until he was past 60.