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1892.29.21

Amulet for luck. Printed inscription in black ink [SM 17/10/2008]

1892.29.21

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet for luck. Printed inscription in black ink [SM 17/10/2008]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
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 Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Pigment, Process Stamped, Process Printed
Dimensions
Width: max 67 mm, Length: max 318 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1892.29.21
Research and responses

This object was examined by Professor Itaru Chijiwa during his research visit in November 2008. He stated that the sanskrit stamp on the back of the object says "bonji" which is normally used for Kannon [SM 13/11/2008]

The inscription on this object was transcribed and translated by Fusa McLynn who volunteered at the Museum in 2009 as: “Sensoji” which means Senso temple or Asakusa. [SM 10/02/2009]

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Writing, Amulet, Religious Object, Print, Inscription

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