Amulet, a rectangular cast metal plaque with figure and inscription. The plaque shows a seated figure holding a flower, with inscriptions on the reverse, and with a loop for suspension at the top. Wrapped inside a layer of paper [1985.53.376 .2] and paper and yarn [1985.53.376 .3] [EH [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]

Collection type: Object
Description: Amulet, a rectangular cast metal plaque with figure and inscription. The plaque shows a seated figure holding a flower, with inscriptions on the reverse, and with a loop for suspension at the top. Wrapped inside a layer of paper [1985.53.376 .2] and paper and yarn [1985.53.376 .3] [EH [OPS Move] 26/4/2017]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan; Tokyo Nikko
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Walter Leo Hildburgh; PRM source Wellcome Institute; PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1907
Date collected: 1907
Acquisition information: Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes: Material Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions: Width: max 27 mm all together, Width: max 21 mm, Length: max 51 mm all together, Length: max 33 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1985.53.376.1

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