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1985.53.459.1

Paper envelope, part of an amulet. Stamped on one side with a row of symbols in black ink. For papers stored inside envelope see [1985.53.459 .2 - .3] [EH [OPS Move] 18/7/2017]

1985.53.459.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper envelope, part of an amulet. Stamped on one side with a row of symbols in black ink. For papers stored inside envelope see [1985.53.459 .2 - .3] [EH [OPS Move] 18/7/2017]
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
Dimensions
Width: max 59 mm total, Width: max 59 mm, Length: max 162 mm total, Length: max 162 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.459.1
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Suitengu o-mamori”, Amulet from Suitengu. [FB 12/03/2015]

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