ぽち袋　羽子板. Pochibukuro Hagoita . Miniature Painted New Year's Gift Envelopes

by Woodblock Envelopes

A$295 · Offered by Asia Bookroom

No date. [Early 20th century]. Eight charming colour woodblock pochibukuro or miniature envelopes, each measuring 9.5 x 6cm presented in a folded paper packet with delightful colour image on upper cover. A set of eight woodblock printed pochibukuro - miniature envelopes used in Japan for giving money or other gifts..... More

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