KARABITSU (SIX-LEGGED CHINESE STYLE CHEST)

Comments
It is said that Prince Morinaga, a son of Emperor Godaigo, routed to this temple Hannyaji after losing the battle on Mt. Kasagi during the Genko no Hen (a civil war in the early14th century in Japan), and that he could narrowly survive by keeping himself hidden within this Karabitsu.
NameKARABITSU (SIX-LEGGED CHINESE STYLE CHEST)
RomaniseKarabitsu カラビツ
PeriodKamakura-Period
Cultural Property-
Creator-
MaterialsWood
ContentsArt Work
Style-
SizeH 145cm L 108cm W 74cm
Position-
PlaceHannyaji-cho, Nara City, Japan
ReligionShingon Ritsu School
RepositoryMain-Hall

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