- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Amulet envelope with two sets of characters, one red and one black, over a red stamp. Envelope sealed on reverse with a red stamp. [MJD 10/10/2008]
- Long description
- Amulet envelope with two sets of characters, one red and one black, over a red stamp. Envelope sealed on reverse with a red stamp. There is a piece of paper with an inscription inside the envelope. [SM 14/11/2008]
- Cultural groups
- Japanese
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1908
- Date collected
- By 1908
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1908
- Materials and processes
- Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Pigment, Process Stamped, Process Printed
- Dimensions
- Width: max 45 mm, Length: max 70 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1908.82.49 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 100
- Research and responses
This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. He noted the Sanskrit character on the back of the object is "Boron". He also stated that the amulet is from Sensoji, a Buddhist temple located in Asakusa [SM 14/11/2008]
The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2009 as: Written in red: “Sainan yoke” - To avoid calamities. “Omamori Kinryu-san Sensoji” - Amulet from Sensoji temple at Mt. Kinryu. [SM 07/04/2009]
- Associated publications
- This object is referred to in an article by Basil Hall Chamberlain, Notes on Some Minor Japanese Religious Practices, The Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol. 22 (1893), pp. 355-370, p.363. http://www.jstor.org/stable/2842134 [El.B 06/06/2012]
Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Envelope, Inscription, Religious Object