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1985.53.596.18

Semi-oval shaped piece of wood, part of an amulet or reliquary. One side is lacquered gold, which has flaked away in places to reveal blue-grey residue underneath. Amulet is broken into multiple pieces - see [1985.53.596 .1 - .23] [EH [OPS Move] 2/5/2017]

1985.53.596.18

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Collection type
Object
Description
Semi-oval shaped piece of wood, part of an amulet or reliquary. One side is lacquered gold, which has flaked away in places to reveal blue-grey residue underneath. Amulet is broken into multiple pieces - see [1985.53.596 .1 - .23] [EH [OPS Move] 2/5/2017]
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 Wood Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Process Carved, Process Lacquered Varnished
Dimensions
Depth: max 2 mm, Width: max 5 mm, Length: max 34 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.596.18

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Religious Object

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