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Japan & Korea · c. 300 BCE – today

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What it is

Objects from this tradition that do not fit the types above, or whose catalogue records are too brief to sort further. Browse them for unusual forms.

History

Japanese protective objects are issued by Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples: omamori, ofuda and ema, each for a named purpose and renewed each year, with old ones returned for ritual burning. Engimono (luck objects) such as maneki-neko and daruma dolls grew out of Edo-period popular culture. Ancient magatama link the modern imperial regalia to the Jōmon and Kofun eras. Korea's shamanic tradition produced bujeok paper talismans, and the norigae pendant turned protective charms into women's court jewellery.

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Japan & Korea: the tradition

Japanese protective objects are issued by Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples: omamori, ofuda and ema, each for a named purpose and renewed each year, with old ones returned for ritual burning. Engimono (luck objects) such as maneki-neko and daruma dolls grew out of Edo-period popular culture. Ancient magatama link the modern imperial regalia to the Jōmon and Kofun eras. Korea's shamanic tradition produced bujeok paper talismans, and the norigae pendant turned protective charms into women's court jewellery.

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FalconFalconJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) · 1615–1868Votive Hanging with Image of Kannon (Kannon Kakebotoke)Votive Hanging with Image of Kannon (Kannon Kakebotoke)Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336–92) · mid- to late 1300sZaō GongenZaō GongenJapan, Heian period (794–1185) · 1100sAmulet, bronze, pierced and chiselled, Korea, Late Joseon dynasty, 1850-1900Amulet, bronze, pierced and chiselled, Korea, Late Joseon dynasty, 1850-1900Korea · 1850 - 1900Box and lid, decorated with charms and scent bags in black, gold, silver and red lacquer, Japan, 1775-1850Box and lid, decorated with charms and scent bags in black, gold, silver and red lacquer, Japan, 1775-1850Japan · 1775-1850Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)"Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjūrokkei)"Japan · 1830/33Reliquary JarReliquary JarKorea · Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.–A.D. 676), early 7th centuryJellyfishJellyfishTokyo · 2017DukkeDukkePungPungEen paarden amuletEen paarden amuletJapan · 1822Amulet, made of straw, Tokyo, JapanAmulet, made of straw, Tokyo, JapanJapan · 1887Hinin indou no kirikami talismanHinin indou no kirikami talismanJapan · Tokugawa periodMet, Japan, RITUAL OBJECTS MISCMet, Japan, RITUAL OBJECTS MISCK-04014-005K-04014-005JapanAnhänger als Amulett (?)Anhänger als Amulett (?)South KoreaInro with Crickets Among Basketwork Fragments, and NetsukeInro with Crickets Among Basketwork Fragments, and Netsukefirst half of 19 th century date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7 (Edo)Wisteria Maiden (Fuji Musume)Wisteria Maiden (Fuji Musume)Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) · 1615–99Bishamonten Ritual MirrorBishamonten Ritual MirrorJapan, Heian period (794–1185) · 1000s–1100sContest of Grace and Charm Among the Flowers of Mutsu (Mutsu no hana aikyō kurabe)Contest of Grace and Charm Among the Flowers of Mutsu (Mutsu no hana aikyō kurabe)Japan · 1808Shower Below the Summit (Sanka hakuu), from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)"Shower Below the Summit (Sanka hakuu), from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)"Japan · c. 1830/33PropellPropellHeligt ris amulet from JapanHeligt ris amulet from JapanJapanAmulet vending machine at Zenkō-ji TempleAmulet vending machine at Zenkō-ji TempleJapanMet, Japan, RITUAL OBJECTS MISCMet, Japan, RITUAL OBJECTS MISCK-04014-006K-04014-006JapanAnhänger als Amulett (?)Anhänger als Amulett (?)South KoreaBell-shaped AmuletBell-shaped Amulet19 th century date QS:P571,+1850-00-00T00:00:00Z/7 (Edo; Meiji)Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)"Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), also known as The Great Wave, from the series "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)"Japan · 1830/33FigureFigureRep, shimenawa [[etno amulet from JapanRep, shimenawa [[etno amulet from JapanJapanBuddhist amulet vending machine ZenkojiBuddhist amulet vending machine ZenkojiJapanZhūshā(cinnabar) Jeolgu and Gongi, gilsanghosin(Good fortune Self-protection) Talisman, Woodblock Talisman, Talisman in the Shape of a Human Figure, Dwiungbak(Calabash) talisman, Talisman Wooden tag(MZhūshā(cinnabar) Jeolgu and Gongi, gilsanghosin(Good fortune Self-protection) Talisman, Woodblock Talisman, Talisman in the Shape of a Human Figure, Dwiungbak(Calabash) talisman, Talisman Wooden tag(MHinazuru of the Keizetsuro, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryo kurabe) (Keizetsuro Hinazuru)"Hinazuru of the Keizetsuro, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryo kurabe) (Keizetsuro Hinazuru)"Japan · c. 1794/95FigureFigureamulet, bag, amuletamulet, bag, amuletJapan叶う輪 主なタイプ叶う輪 主なタイプJapanJapanese Style ZFlip5Japanese Style ZFlip5Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties (Gonin bijin aikyo kurabe)"Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "Comparing the Charms of Five Beauties (Gonin bijin aikyo kurabe)"Japan · c. 1795/96FigureFigureamulet, bag, amuletamulet, bag, amuletJapanIzumo Taisha amuletsIzumo Taisha amuletsJapanAmulet, Scarab, bell-shaped earrings, statuette of Isis-Tyche, ornaments at National Museum of KoreaAmulet, Scarab, bell-shaped earrings, statuette of Isis-Tyche, ornaments at National Museum of KoreaScene of a No Drama: The Gold Charms, from the series "One Hundred No Dramas (Nogaku hyakuban)"Scene of a No Drama: The Gold Charms, from the series "One Hundred No Dramas (Nogaku hyakuban)"Japan · 1898/1903LeirefigurLeirefigurAmulet from JapanAmulet from JapanJapanKukurizaruKukurizaruJapanAmulets corner at Meiji shrine 2Amulets corner at Meiji shrine 2Charm from Tanigumisan Kegonji TempleCharm from Tanigumisan Kegonji TempleJapan · 1684LeirefigurLeirefigurKonvolut amulet from JapanKonvolut amulet from JapanJapanR0010257 (2)R0010257 (2)JapanDharani TalismanDharani TalismanCharm from the 34 Chichibu TemplesCharm from the 34 Chichibu TemplesJapan · 17th CenturyLeirefigurLeirefigurTokyo, japan amuletTokyo, japan amuletJapanTHE TREASURE-SHIP. (1910) - illustration - page 289THE TREASURE-SHIP. (1910) - illustration - page 289JapanDwiungbak(Calabash) talismanDwiungbak(Calabash) talismanViewing votive paintingsViewing votive paintingsJapan · c. 1800HestebildeHestebilde

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