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1908.82.288

Amulet, slip of wood in paper cover. [CAR 9/10/2008]

1908.82.288

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, slip of wood in paper cover. [CAR 9/10/2008]
Long description
Amulet, slip of wood in paper cover. The cover is stamped with five characters in black ink with two square red ink stamps. Envelope has been sealed and stamped again in red ink. [CAR 9/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Honshu Mie Ise
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 Wood Plant, Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Stamped, Process Bound
Dimensions
Width: max 70 mm, Length: max 275 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.288 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 133
Research and responses

This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. In his opinion the amulet is from the Ise Geku (the outer shrine) at Ise [SM 04/12/2008]

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2009/2010 as: “Toyouke daijingu”, Toyouke shrine. Back; A square red stamp (not legible). [El.B 18/01/2010]

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