DepartmentAsia

Talisman

NameTalisman

Dateca. 1950, staff

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumfiber, paper

Dimensionsoverall: 7.5 CM H X 4.5 CM DIA.

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, Gift of Mrs. Charles Meech, A.1983.1.263

Object numberA.1983.1.263VX

DescriptionCut and tied. A real ribbon wrapped around the top two curls, and an orange band with Japanese characters holds them together. Box has lid. Box is blue with gold and silver squares.

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