159. A KŌSATSU (SIGNBOARD PROCLAIMING THE PROHIBITION OF CHRISTIANITY) Edo period (1615-1868), dated 1711 Of pine or cypress wood in standard rectangular form with two slightly pitched planks forming a roof, inscribed in ink with the large character Sadame (Regulations) followed by the solicitation of information on secret Christians, dated Shōtoku gannen (1711), and in larger characters, Bugyō (Superintendent) 73 x 35cm Translation of the signboard: Christianity has been prohibited for many years. If you encounter suspicious individuals, you must report them to the authorities. The reward for denouncing a priest is 500 silver coins. The reward for denouncing a monk is 300 silver coins. The reward for denouncing anyone who has returned to Christianity after having renounced it is the same. The reward for denouncing anyone who shelters or assists Christians is 100 silver coins. So it shall be. Depending on the rank and position of the Christian denounced, the reward may reach up to 500 silver coins. If a hidden or sheltered Christian is denounced, the village head and the group of five families (goningumi) will be punished collectively along with the family. First year of the Shōtoku era (1711), a day in the fifth month. Bugyō (administrative office in charge of police and justice).