Antique Japanese Pure Silk Obi Kimono Sash Red & Gold 13ft Hibachi The paste is applied through

The paste is applied through a tube (the tsutsu) similar to the tubes which are used by bakers to decorate cakes

Please see picture #10 for the very slight separation of lacquer at the corner

Condition = Very Good

bracken-fern) bail handles — the characteristic curved form whose name derives from the young fern frond it resembles

There flowing calligraphy carved on one side and Considering that most mokugyo found for sale are 3" to 5" this is an especially large one

Antique Japanese Pure Silk Obi Kimono Sash Red & Gold 13ft Hibachi The paste is applied throughThis is an antique Japanese Maru Obi a type of sash typically worn around the waist with a kimono. Made of silk and woven with unparalleled precision. Traditional designs in red, gold and green paulownia leaves, pine needles, ancient coins, palanquin. Approximately 13ft long by 13" wide Condition: may have pulled threads and small stains consistent with being approximately a century old.