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1908.82.179

Prayer flag of paper strip and bamboo stick, with written inscription on the paper strip [SM 17/10/2008]

1908.82.179

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Collection type
Object
Description
Prayer flag of paper strip and bamboo stick, with written inscription on the paper strip [SM 17/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1908
Date collected
By 1908
Acquisition information
Donated: 1908
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Bamboo Plant, Material Glue, Process Written, Process Glued
Dimensions
Width: max 37 mm, Length: max 92 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.179 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 196

Search terms: Religion, Insignia, Ornament, Writing, Prayer Object, Flag, Inscription, Amulet

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