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1908.82.176

Strip of paper with an inscription in black ink and a red stamp [SM 20/10/2008]

1908.82.176

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Collection type
Object
Description
Strip of paper with an inscription in black ink and a red stamp [SM 20/10/2008]
Long description
Strip of paper with an inscription in black ink and a red. The inscription is in kanji [Chinese characters] with Strip of paper with an inscription in black ink and a red stamp. [SM 02/12/2008]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
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 Printed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 68 mm, Length: max 310 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.176 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 204
Research and responses

This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. He identified the Sanskrit character at the top of the object as "Un". [SM 02/12/2008]

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Religious Offering, Prayer Object, Amulet, Inscription, Incense

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