An envelope decorated with mizuhiki strings tied in a decorative knot. [Noshi] [SM 29/02/2008]

Collection type: Object
Description: An envelope decorated with mizuhiki strings tied in a decorative knot. [Noshi] [SM 29/02/2008]
Long description: An envelope decorated with mizuhiki strings tied in a decorative knot. [Noshi] An envelope decorated with mizuhiki strings tied in a decorative knot. [Noshi] This is pink and white envelope with predominantly gold, green, and red mizuhiki strings. The envelope has two white paper fans in the centre. The mizuhiki strings are mostly plaited gold with two green 'pompoms' on one side. This object is part of an engagement set made specially for the Museum [SM 29/02/2008]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan; Kyoto
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Maker Aritaka Senzan; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Aritaka Senzan
Date / Period: Date made: Circa 1998
Date collected: By 1998
Acquisition information: Donated: 1998
Materials and processes: Material Paper Plant, Material Clay, Material Pigment, Material Wood Plant, Process Rolled, Process Dyed, Process Bound, Process Tied, Process Plaited, Process Woven
Dimensions: Width: max 171 mm, Length: max 310 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1998.30.8

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