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1985.53.586.5

Rectangular wooden frame, part of a broken Japanese reliquary. A section of the glazing, which is glass or mica, remains inside the frame, but is broken off approximately 2/3 of the way down. For fragments of reliquary see [1985.53.586 .1 - .47] [EH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]

1985.53.586.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Rectangular wooden frame, part of a broken Japanese reliquary. A section of the glazing, which is glass or mica, remains inside the frame, but is broken off approximately 2/3 of the way down. For fragments of reliquary see [1985.53.586 .1 - .47] [EH [OPS Move] 27/4/2017]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1901-1907
Date collected
1901 - 1907
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Glass, Material Mica Stone, Process Carved
Dimensions
Depth: max 2 mm, Width: max 12 mm, Length: max 50 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.586.5

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Religious Object

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