Japanese Vintage Set of Two Hand Painted KAIAWASE MATCHING GAME Shells

Japanese Vintage Set of Two Hand Painted KAIAWASE MATCHING GAME Shells. Description: This outstanding work of art is transformed Japanese woodblock print technique from papers to a pair of Kaiawase game seashells. On the surface of the seashells showing extra hand finish work. It is outstanding and breathtaking. Dimensions: Measures the seashells approx. 3 wide by 2.3 high x 0.75 deep.

Condition: Excellent, no damages or chips. About Kaiawase MATCHING Game Shells : It originally played among the noblewomen in Kyoto from as early as the 9th century right through until the end of the 19th century.

A full set of kaiawase - 360 shells - was a prized addition to a brides wedding gifts. Perfectly fitting pairs of clam shells were painted with matching images, thus, the game symbolized a happy marriage. The item "Japanese Vintage Set of Two Hand Painted KAIAWASE MATCHING GAME Shells" is in sale since Wednesday, December 19, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Asian\1900-Now\Japanese\Other Japanese Collectibles".

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Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Type: MINIATURE PAINTING
Original/Reproduction: Original
Primary Material: SHELL