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2009.32.13

Pamphlet from Izumo Shrine. Entitled "God words". Published 3 May 1877. [MdeA 29/05/2009]

2009.32.13

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pamphlet from Izumo Shrine. Entitled "God words". Published 3 May 1877. [MdeA 29/05/2009]
Long description
Pamphlet from Izumo Shrine. Entitled "God words". Published 3 May 1877. The pamphlet is printed in black ink and is held together with two paper ties that are tied through perforations in the paper. [SM 04/06/2009]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: 03/05/1877
Acquisition information
Donated: Donated Found unentered: 22/05/2009
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Printed, Process Perforated, Process Bound, Process Tied
Dimensions
Width: max 127 mm, Length: max 175 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.32.13
Research and responses

This object was examined by Fusa McLynn, a volunteer working with the Chamberlain Collection in 2009-2012. Transcribed and translated as “Shingo”, words of gods [MJD 04/12/2012]

Search terms: Writing, Religion, Document, Inscription, Religious Object

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