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1985.53.447

Amulet, consisting of a paper envelope with black and red inscriptions and red stamps front and back, containing a paper with inscription. [El.B 21/10/2013]


1985.53.447

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, consisting of a paper envelope with black and red inscriptions and red stamps front and back, containing a paper with inscription. [El.B 21/10/2013]
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 Printed, Process Stamped, Process Glued
Dimensions
Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 215 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.447
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Kabo Saijo-ji”, Protection from fire, Saijo-ji temple. [FB 12/03/2015]

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