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1985.53.168

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

1985.53.168

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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 triangle and inside are grains of rice. [MJD 01/02/2013]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
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, Material Rice Plant, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 60 mm, Length: max 115 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.168
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Yakuyoke daishi go-senmai”, Rice amulet to ward off the evil. [FB 21/08/2013]

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