Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. The bottom half of the package is yellow with white flowers. Ins cribed on the front with Japanese characters. [FB 4/12/2019]

Collection type: Object
Description: Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. The bottom half of the package is yellow with white flowers. Ins cribed on the front with Japanese characters. [FB 4/12/2019]
Long description: Rectangular paper envelope, folded and glued together with openings at either end. The bottom half of the package is yellow with white flowers. Inscribed on the front with Japanese characters. 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 64 mm, Length 130 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2018.269.25