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1985.53.406

Paper amulet folded into a narrow strip, triangular at the top, with black inscription and red stamp. [El.B 18/10/2013]

1985.53.406

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper amulet folded into a narrow strip, triangular at the top, with black inscription and red stamp. [El.B 18/10/2013]
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 Printed, Process Stamped, Process Glued
Dimensions
Width: max 20 mm, Length: max 98 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.406
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Gyuba o-mamori Kamakura Hase-dera”, Amulet for cows and horses from Hase-dera temple in Kamakura [FB 08/01/2014]

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

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