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1908.82.421

Print of two sacred foxes sitting on small plinths facing each other. [SM 06/10/2008]

1908.82.421

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Collection type
Object
Description
Print of two sacred foxes sitting on small plinths facing each other. [SM 06/10/2008]
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 Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Pigment, Process Printed
Dimensions
Width: max 87 mm, Length: max 68 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1908.82.421 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 87A
Research and responses

This object was examined along with others from the Chamberlain Collection by Sekiko Matsuzaki-Petitmengin in June 2003 and 15 October 2007. She placed this object within the category of Engi (history of temples etc) [SM 06/10/2008]

Search terms: Picture and Graphic Art, Religion, Print, Religious Object, Amulet

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