Print of Kompira [shrine] in black ink with inscription, also in black ink, and red stamped inscription [SM 12/12/2008]

Collection type: Object
Description: Print of Kompira [shrine] in black ink with inscription, also in black ink, and red stamped inscription [SM 12/12/2008]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan; Shikoku Kagawa Kompira
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, Process Printed, Process Stamped
Dimensions: Length: max 141 mm folded
Object numbers: Accession number: 1908.82.463 Other numbers: Chamberlain no. 179
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 Ofuda [SM 13/10/2008]
Information given by Professor Itaru Chijiwa, Assistant Professor Seiji Hoshino (both from Kokugakuin University) and Norifumi Shimazu (Association of Shinto Shrines) during a research visit, November 2009. This amulet is a written warning against shops that sell fake amulets that have not been authorised by the shrine. The paper looks like an amulet but it is not. [El.B 20/01/2010]
The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2010 as: (In red square seal) “Kotohiragu Ezudokoro”, Printing department of Kotohira shrine. (First line in black) “Kokuyu no utsushi”, Copy of notification. This is a warning for the pilgrims coming to Kotohira not to be tricked by the forged lottery tickets. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 13/10/2010]

Search terms: Picture and Graphic Art, Religion, Writing, Print, Inscription, Shrine, Plant

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