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1985.53.167

Paper charm with characters stamped in black ink. [MJD 01/02/2013]


1985.53.167

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper charm with characters stamped in black ink. [MJD 01/02/2013]
Long description
Paper charm with characters stamped in black ink. The paper is folded into a rectangle. There is a small piece of folded paper inside. [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 Ink, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 42 mm, Length: max 93 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.167
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Kaji dosha Daishigawara Heigen mitsuji”, Purification sand from Heigen-ji temple. [FB 21/08/2013]

Search terms: Ornament, Religion, Writing, Amulet, Inscription