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Japanese Antique Large Paper Mat "Wall Decoration" 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi

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This account consists of five companies. As for me, I specialize in Japanese antiques and deal in carefully selected items. With my 20 years of experience as a buyer, I re-propose Japanese antiques from a new perspective. This is a very old Japanese matting paper. This item is from the Meiji period (1860's-1920's). Size 1900mm x 1420mm This is a large-sized paper mat made by pasting together warped paper and applying persimmon tannin. This item has an inscription in black ink in the center that reads, “放八畳六枚之内三畳ノ方分一”, which suggests that it was used under tatami mats for the purpose of moisture proofing. This is the first time I have seen such a large piece that has not been folded. We will ship it rounded up. With few tears, the paper is in excellent condition for its age. This Item evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is a modest and humble beauty, the beauty of the unconventional, the opposite of vulgarity. This is a unique and very rare item. Since ancient times, people have created and passed down necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. By using these objects over a long period of time, they accumulate a flavor and reflect a way of life. In today's world, where cheap and disposable items are encouraged, the act of repeatedly re-creating things around us by modifying them opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we collect beautiful, powerful, and unique carefully selected antiquities from Japan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.91 in (142 cm)Width: 74.81 in (190 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860s-1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487243273592

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