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1899.46.86

Paper luck charm.

On display

1899.46.86

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper luck charm.
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Honshu Kansai Kyoto Kiyomizu temple
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Richard Carnac Temple
PRM source Richard Carnac Temple
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1898
Date collected
1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Printed, Process Stamped
Dimensions
Length: max 84 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.46.86
Research and responses

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2010-13 as: “Kiyomizu-dera Kanzenon, G-shugo”, Protection from Kannon at Kiyomizu temple. (Reverse) two Sanskrit symbols [MJD 21/01/2013]

Search terms: Religion, Amulet, Envelope

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