Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. Dyed at either end with blue pigment. Printed with the design of a Japanese figure in traditional dress. [FB 4/12/2019]

Collection type: Object
Description: Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. Dyed at either end with blue pigment. Printed with the design of a Japanese figure in traditional dress. [FB 4/12/2019]
Long description: Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. Dyed at either end with blue pigment. Printed with the design of a Japanese figure in traditional dress with Japanese characters in orange and black to the left of the figure. The back of the packet is printed with Japanese characters probably detailing the ingredients of the cake/sweet it once wrapped. The paper is used in the packaging of wagashi, traditional Japanese cakes. [FB 4/12/2019]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
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, Material Pigment, Material Glue, Process Printed, Process Glued
Dimensions: Width 60 mm, Length 148 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2018.269.22