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1985.53.149

Paper charm, folded wedge shape, with two characters in black ink. [MJD 01/02/2013]


1985.53.149

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper charm, folded wedge shape, with two characters in black ink. [MJD 01/02/2013]
Long description
Paper charm, folded wedge shape, with two characters in black ink. There are rice grains inside the folded paper. [MJD 01/02/2013]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
by 1985
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Rice Plant, Material Ink, Process Inscribed
Dimensions
Width: max 89 mm, Length: max 138 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.149
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Gosen”, Offering. [FB 21/08/2013]

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