Chusonji Temple

Estimation of Physical Properties of Silk Fabrics Preserved in Chusonji Temple and the Left-and-Right Problem... 

Three data points (K, M, and H) in Figure 2 originate from silk fabrics in the coffins of Kiyohira, Motohira, and Hidehira, respectively. However, we have no data on the mechanical properties of these fabrics (i.e., (A), (B), and (A/B)). The consideration in the second section suggests possible correlations between these three quantities and the reciprocal T. We can then use the observed reciprocal Ti data and predict the (A), (B), and (A/B) values from the linear relationships obtained from the measurements of fresh samples. As described previously, only the values of (A/B) are reliable. From the data, we can say the viscoelastic parameters of silk fabrics preserved in Chusonji temple are almost similar to those of today. 

R. Chujo, Cultural Properties and Polymer Science - the Case of Silk Fabrics Preserved with Mummies in Chusonji Temple , Kobunshi, 2007, 56, 598. 

Sasaki (8), who is a priest in the Chusonji tein)le, is opposed to our previous paper (6). His opposition is based on the desire to maintain the dignity of the temple. We believe his position was not based on scientific facts. We have earlier indicated our opposing views (9). One of the rationales for carrying out this work is to verify our earlier results and to collect additional data. We believe we have done so and have vindicated our position through the current study. 

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