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Small Quadrant Made of Paper (Shōhōgi)

紙製小方儀
Small Quadrant Made of Paper (Shōhōgi) (紙製小方儀)
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At a glance — Historical Material · Edo period, 19th century · held by Tokyo National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1801–1900
Location
Ueno, Tokyo
Catalogue ID
cobas-118972

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Small Quadrant Made of Paper (Shōhōgi) is a historical material of Edo period, 19th century (1801–1900), held by the Tokyo National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Small Quadrant Made of Paper (Shōhōgi)（紙製小方儀）.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-118972. Tokyo National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/small-quadrant-made-of-paper-sh-h-gi/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • 員数: 3枚
  • 分類: 歴史資料
  • 品質形状: 紙製方儀入、紙筒
  • 法量: 1:11.7×18.2;2:10.1×11.8;3:9.7×12.2

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