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One (1) amulet

Description (Brief)

Japan, n.d.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: The twelve animals (outside) and branches (inside) of the duodenary cycle, which are believed to exercise an influence over the hour, day, or year to which they pertain.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Romanization: TZU / CH'OU / YIN / MAO / SHEN / SSU / WU / WEI / SHEN / YU / HSU / HAI (Translation: The twelve branches which pertain to: Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Serpent, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Monkey, Roster, Dog, Boar.

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: N/A

Date Made: n.d.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: JapanAssociated Place: Japan

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, East Asian Coins

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Credit Line: Sebald, William J.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.66.14239Catalog Number: 66.14239Accession Number: 268682

Object Name: Amulet

Physical Description: copper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3.5 mm x 62.5 mm; 1/8 in x 2 15/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-2db5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_911370

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Amulet, Japan, n.d.