Japanese Vtg Ceramic Coiled Snake Statue 2pc Set Vtg Zodiac Okimono BD407 Shunkei nuri These stencils are made from

These stencils are made from the bark of the mulberry tree and glue extracted from persimmon which makes the paper strong and water resistant

Details: This is a vintage Japanese centerpiece plate from Japan

It is supposedly developed by a 14th-century monk named Shunkei and was a popular method in the 17th century of using clear lacquer to allow the natural appearance of the wood underneath to show through

Original negative (not a reprint)

This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) in Central Japan

Japanese Vtg Ceramic Coiled Snake Statue 2pc Set Vtg Zodiac Okimono BD407 Shunkei nuri These stencils are made fromJapanese Statue Pottery Details: This is a vintage Japanese statue or Okimono from Japan. This pair of Snake is one of the twelve oriental zodiac symbols. Japanese believes that displaying this kind of Chinese zodiac bring fortune and good luck for that year. Pick up this Zodiac statue today to have a lucky charm in your home. Material: Pottery Age: Post 1940 Condition: Good condition. Please see the pictures carefully. Wear and tear due to the age.