Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (2) Garden Furniture The shape is elegant and

The shape is elegant and the ageing of it is stunning

The originality and quality of this piece can be seen through craftsmanship of the shrine itself

There is an inscription painted on the centre which we could not translate

Versatility is a key feature of this captivating piece

it would make a lovely planter

Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (2) Garden Furniture The shape is elegant andThis stunning piece of paper originated in the early 20th century in Japan. The inner layers are made from recycled paper, possibly older ledgers or documents. This shows how materials were reused with care in the Meiji period. This specific piece we believe is just the top layer, and due to the age it has unfortunately lost its partner. We were not able to translate it accurately, but we believe it is the name of the company or shop that distributed