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1985.53.114.1

Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope inscribed on one side with Japanese characters in black ink. [FB 20/12/2012]

1985.53.114.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope inscribed on one side with Japanese characters in black ink. [FB 20/12/2012]
Long description
Japanese paper charm. Paper envelope inscribed on one side with Japanese characters in black ink. The front of the envelope has been stamped on two places with red ink with two Japanese characters and a geometric design. The amulet is attached to a duplicate amulet through a strung label, see 1985.53.114 .2. [FB 20/12/2012]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Honshū Kantō Tokyo
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
1907
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 44 mm, Length: max 67 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.114.1 Other numbers: 07 6 R 13064/ 1936

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