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1985.53.267

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

1985.53.267

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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. The paper is folded. There is a red circular stamp on the back. [MJD 05/03/2013]
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, Process Inscribed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Width: max 41 mm, Length: max 59 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.267
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Tako yakushi o-mamori”, Amulet from Tako yakushi [FB 08/01/2014]

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

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