- 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]
- Cultural groups
- Japanese
- 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
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