Amulet in human shape [.1] , enclosed in paper [.2] that is inscribed and stamped. [SM 19/09/2008]

Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet in human shape [.1] , enclosed in paper [.2] that is inscribed and stamped. [SM 19/09/2008]
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 Pigment, Process Cutwork, Process Stamped
Dimensions: Height: max 95 mm, Width: max 80 mm, Width: max 218 mm, Length: max 321 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1908.82.344.1 Accession number: 1908.82.344.2 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 69
Research and responses: This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. He noted a spelling mistake in the Amulet Card Catalogue. The amulet's local name is "Kata-shiro", not "Kateshiro". Kata-shiro's are used to take all the negative thoughts etc from you. They are transferred to the Kata-shiro, which is then dropped into the river, leaving the user cleansed. [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: “Kinyo ?? mamori” [El.B 19/01/2010]