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1985.53.107

Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope with five Japanese characters printed on the front in black ink. [FB 20/12/2012]

1985.53.107

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Collection type
Object
Description
Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope with five Japanese characters printed on the front in black ink. [FB 20/12/2012]
Long description
Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope with five Japanese characters printed on the front in black ink. The back of the envelope has been stamped with a red circular design. [FB 20/12/2012]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Honshū Kantō Tokyo Tako Yakushi temple
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
By 1916
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 39 mm, Length: max 63 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.107 Other numbers: R 13825/ 1936 A 52351 2272
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Tako yakushi o-mamori”, Amulet from Tako yakushi temple. [FB 21/08/2013]

Search terms: Ornament, Religion, Writing, Picture and Graphic Art, Amulet, Inscription, Drawing

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