Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 4.75" Sake Original perch and feeder present

Original perch and feeder present

Great to use as a stand on a desk or chest

low moisture absorption

Series 1 and 2 were limited editions of 300 prints each

likely 1920 or earlier judging by the color of the bamboo

Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 4.75" Sake Original perch and feeder presentThis is a special Japanese knife used for marking a basting line while sewing. It dates to the late Edo or Meiji ear (c. 1800's to early 1900's). It is made of very durable oxbone. It has a hole in one end for attaching a string. It has been well used yet well loved and has a well aged patina, and remains in very fine condition. Overall it measures 5. 75" long (14. 5 cm)