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1908.82.386

Envelope, stamped in green Sanskrit character on front and with a small circular red stamp on the reverse. [SM 04/12/2008]


1908.82.386

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Collection type
Object
Description
Envelope, stamped in green Sanskrit character on front and with a small circular red stamp on the reverse. [SM 04/12/2008]
Long description
The Sanskrit character is "Boron". [SM 04/12/2008]
Geographical reference
Honshu
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 Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 36 mm, Length: max 73 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.386 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 88
Research and responses

This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. He noted that the shrine of Oyama was in Hoki province which is in modern day Tottori Prefecture. [SM 04/12/2008]

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