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1985.53.627

Amulet, coin with square perforation, with Japanese letters on one side. [El.B 13/11/2013]

1985.53.627

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, coin with square perforation, with Japanese letters on one side. [El.B 13/11/2013]
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 Copper Alloy Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.627
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Eiraku tsuho”, Eiraku coin

*Identical to 1985.53.626. [FB 11/03/2015]

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

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