Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (2) Garden Furniture This figure would have been

This figure would have been found in shrines or peoples homes as its menacing appearance was said to ward of bad spirits and protect the local people

The shape is elegant and the ageing of it is stunning

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

The dimensions of this are as follows: H - 82cm

Early 20th Century Japanese Paper Cocoon Bag (2) Garden Furniture This figure would have beenThis 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