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1985.53.855

Small wooden figure of a gourd, perhaps made from a seed, with string of red yarn and a bead, probably an amulet against falling. [El.B 03/12/2013]


1985.53.855

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Collection type
Object
Description
Small wooden figure of a gourd, perhaps made from a seed, with string of red yarn and a bead, probably an amulet against falling. [El.B 03/12/2013]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
by 1985
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Bead, Material Yarn, Material Plant Seed, Process Carved
Dimensions
Diameter: max 11 mm, Length: max 23 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.855 Other numbers: 2557/ 1940 A 666409

Search terms: Religion, Amulet