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1985.53.391.3

Rectangular paper amulet printed with an inscription in black and stamped in red. One of seven amulets [1985.53.391 .1 - .7] tied together with a strip of paper. [El.B 17/10/2013]

1985.53.391.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular paper amulet printed with an inscription in black and stamped in red. One of seven amulets [1985.53.391 .1 - .7] tied together with a strip of paper. [El.B 17/10/2013]
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
Dimensions
Width: max 58 mm, Length: max 315 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.391.3
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2013 as: “Hoshu Nikko-san mangan himitsuku kanai anzen kisho”, Amulet for household safety from Nikko which was made through the divine ritual [FB 08/01/2014]

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

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