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Kushihiki Hachimangu Kokuhokan（櫛引八幡宮国宝館）

くしひきはちまんぐうこくほうかん Kushihiki Hachimangu Treasure Hall

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Two 13th-century suits of armour, both National Treasures; the red-laced one is among the most ornamented to survive anywhere.

Type	Treasure hall
Genre	Antique art / Buddhist art / Metalwork / Dyeing and weaving
City / town	Hachinohe
Area in the prefecture	Southern area

FAQ

Where is Kushihiki Hachimangu Treasure Hall?: It is in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Kushihiki Hachimangu Treasure Hall?: Two 13th-century suits of armour, both National Treasures; the red-laced one is among the most ornamented to survive anywhere. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art, metalwork, textiles.
When was Kushihiki Hachimangu Treasure Hall established?: It dates from 1979.

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