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1908.82.87

Amulet envelope with stamped inscriptions in black and red, containing stamped papers. [SM 16/10/2008]

1908.82.87

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet envelope with stamped inscriptions in black and red, containing stamped papers. [SM 16/10/2008]
Long description
Amulet envelope with stamped inscriptions in black and red, containing stamped papers. The envelope is glued closed at both ends. [SM 16/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1890
Date collected
By 1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Pigment, Material Glue, Process Stamped, Process Printed, Process Glued
Dimensions
Width: max 49 mm, Length: max 128 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.87 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 62
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2009 as: Written on red stamp: “Ichibata yakushi nyorai” - Yakushi nyorai of Ichibata. “Kaiun omamori” - Amulet for good luck. [SM 20/04/2009]

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Envelope, Document, Inscription, Religious Object