Small decorative envelope (Pochibukuro). This envelope (2024.22.43.4) is one of a set of five envelopes (2024.22.43.2-6) contained within a larger envelope (2024.22.43.1).

Collection type: Object
Description: Small decorative envelope (Pochibukuro). This envelope (2024.22.43.4) is one of a set of five envelopes (2024.22.43.2-6) contained within a larger envelope (2024.22.43.1).
Long description: Rectangular paper envelope with printed decorative design of a yellow-faced mask on a blue background. Possibly represents Hyottoko, a comical Japanese character with a puckered mouth, skewed to one side. The reverse of the envelope is a natural colour.
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person: PRM source Sylvia Platt
Date / Period: Date made: Early 20th Century
Date collected: 1930 - 1940
Acquisition information: Bequeathed: 12 November 2024
Materials and processes: Material Paper Plant, Material Pigment, Process Printed
Dimensions: Width 43 mm, Length 68 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2024.22.43.4
Research and responses: Envelopes 2024.22.43.2-6 each feature a traditional mask or character seen in Japanese theatre, possibly in Noh or Kyōgen theatre [ES 28/05/25].

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