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ID Code 1209-0082
Artifact Name Blood-spattered Hanging Scroll
Donor Kimiko Hiromoto
Receiving Date 2002/10/09
Size (W×H×D) (mm) 530×1770
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) 2600
Number 1
Location Hijiyama, Niho areas
Description Toshiro Hiromoto was exposed at home. Glass fragments thrown by the blast pierced his body and spattered his blood all over the hanging scroll in the living room alcove. His third daughter, Mineko, was exposed as a mobilized student working on building demolition and burned over her entire body. She made it home on her own strength but, despite her family's ministrations, died on the 7th. Toshiro cremated his daughter. His fifth daughter, Yoshiko, was exposed on her way to the hospital. Her remains were never found.

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