Vtg Japanese Miniature Parasol
This is a Japanese vintage miniature parasol. This parasol is made of paper. It is black, red and white. The design represents a cormorant fishing scene. Cormorant fishing is a traditional fishing technique, nowadays presented to tourists in some areas. The design also features inscriptions in red: Nagara River (Gifu prefecture) Cormorant Fishing. This miniature parasol is foldable and is sold with its paper box.
- Paper, plastic, metal
- Red, black, white
- C1980
- Japanese characters on the parasol: 長良川 nagarakawa Nagara river, 鵜飼 ukai cormorant fishing
- Japanese characters on the box: 愛逢傘 aiaigasa
- Item weight: 60 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx.
- parasol: 31 cm wide x 24.5 cm tall
- box: 25 cm long x 3.5 cm wide x 3 cm tall
- Good condition. Stains, discoloration. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- Acquired in the famous Osu Antique Fair in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
