Late Edo-Meiji period, 19th-early 20th century
paper: H. 32 x W. 41.4 cm (12 5/8 x 16 5/16 in.)
Koban (small-sized) minogami (mulberry bark paper) treated with persimmon juice and cut using the "dōgubori" (punch-carving) technique
19th-20th centuryJapaneseGilt metal covered on top and sides with arabesque designs in cloisonné enamel
19th-20th centuryRussianChūban (medium-sized) minogami (mulberry bark paper) treated with persimmon juice and cut using the "dōgubori" (punch-carving) and "tsukibori" (thrust-carving) techniques, with "ito-ire" (silk-web) reinforcement
19th-20th centuryJapanese




