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2018.269.15

Transparent square piece of paper with Japanese characters in the centre and corner. The characters in the centre have been painted over a faint circular floral design. [FB 4/12/2019]


2018.269.15

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Collection type
Object
Description
Transparent square piece of paper with Japanese characters in the centre and corner. The characters in the centre have been painted over a faint circular floral design. [FB 4/12/2019]
Long description
Transparent square piece of paper with Japanese characters in the centre and corner. The characters in the centre have been painted over a faint circular floral design. The paper is used in the packaging of wagashi, traditional Japanese cakes. [FB 4/12/2019]
Geographical reference
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Joy Hendry
PRM source Joy Hendry
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 27/10/2018
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Process Stamped, Process Inscribed, Process Embossed
Dimensions
Width 150 mm, Length 150 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2018.269.15

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