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1985.53.253

Paper charm with characters in black ink. [MJD 05/03/2013]


1985.53.253

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper charm with characters in black ink. [MJD 05/03/2013]
Long description
Paper charm with characters in black ink. There is a stamp in red ink in the centre. The paper is folded and sealed, enclosing another piece of paper. There is red ink stamp on the back. [MJD 05/03/2013]
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 51 mm, Length: max 92 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.253
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Nikko-san ryo daishi yakuyoke go-shugo”, Two great masters at Nikko to ward off evils *Identical to 1985.53.2 and 1985.53.251 [FB 08/01/2014]

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

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