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Japanese Antique Old Books Art / Wall Decoration / Wabi-sabi

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$3,000
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£2,318.02
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€2,679.85
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CA$4,239.22
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A$4,754.56
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CHF 2,489.89
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MX$57,772.59
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NOK 31,617.45
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SEK 29,975.57
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DKK 20,003.68

About the Item

This is an original wall decoration made by combining Japanese antiques. The paper with the richest variety of covers of old books from around the Meiji period is used and pasted together randomly. The book covers of the same color have deteriorated with tears, scuffs, and discoloration, but they still look natural. The frame is made of an old Japanese wooden door made of cedar, and the color has naturally changed over the years of use. It can be hung on the wall either vertically or horizontally. We recommend using the natural wrinkles and tears that the paper has developed over the years as a wall decoration. Weight: 10kg
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.71 in (174.5 cm)Width: 36.62 in (93 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa1800-1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are some pain and blackheads in the book, but I would appreciate it if you could enjoy it as a beauty of the passage of time.
  • Seller Location:
    Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9601245698362

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