| Object Number | 54-25-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Manchu |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | Qing Dynasty |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Walrus Tusk |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language | Manchu Language |
| Description | Walrus ivory abstinence plaque (齋戒牌), inscribed in Chinese and Manchu. The Chinese text reads 齋戒 zhaijie "abstinence; fasting". The Manchu text reads bolgomi targa. It was worn as a warning that the wearer is making a religious fast and should not be offered certain luxury foods. It was also meant to remind the wearer not to engage in sexual activity for three days before worship. |
| Height | 5.5 cm |
| Width | 4.5 cm |
| Thickness | 0.3 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Helen J. Airgood in memory of Dr. S. Paul Jones, 1954 |
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