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1985.53.378.1

Amulet. Cast rectangular metal plaque with figure and inscription. The plaque shows a seated figure surrounded by flames, with inscriptions on the reverse and a loop for suspension at the top. Wrapped in a paper wrapper [1985.53.378 .2] and a paper and yarn wrapper [1985.53.378 .3] [EH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

1985.53.378.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet. Cast rectangular metal plaque with figure and inscription. The plaque shows a seated figure surrounded by flames, with inscriptions on the reverse and a loop for suspension at the top. Wrapped in a paper wrapper [1985.53.378 .2] and a paper and yarn wrapper [1985.53.378 .3] [EH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Tokyo Nikko
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1907
Date collected
1907
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Width: max 28 mm all together, Width: max 21 mm, Length: max 51 mm all together, Length: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.378.1

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

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