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1892.21.22

Presentation envelope. [DCF Court Team 13/11/2002]

1892.21.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Presentation envelope. [DCF Court Team 13/11/2002]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1892
Date collected
Before 1892
Acquisition information
Donated: 1892
Materials and processes
Material String, Material Fish Skin, Material Paper Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 170 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.21.22
Research and responses

From Lowe collection documentation: Mizuhiki are strings, made of tightly rolled paper, covered in clay and coloured. They are as flexible as wire and can be formed into small sculptures, or used as elaborate knots ... to bind ceremonial gift envelopes. [AP 23/3/2000]

Search terms: Writing, Ritual and Ceremonial, Status, Envelope

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