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Japanese Antique Tatougami Wrapping Paper Used by Pawn Shop -2

Japanese Antique Tatougami Wrapping Paper Used by Pawn Shop -2


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1475035

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Koyama, Shinagawa-Ku
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Tatougami which was used at the pawnshop for wrapping pawned items. The name of the shop is "koyama Shichi-ten" and it has the shop's logo "小" in the square. It is a few layers of old washi (handmade paper) pasted together and painted with kakishibu (persimmon tannin) for strength and waterproof. Shichiya (pawn shop) appeared in Kamakura period and developed much in Edo period. 19th century. Top:82cm x 32cm, Bottom:82cm x 56cm