Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 5.75" Red One of the most historically

One of the most historically charged subjects in Wada Sanzō's landmark series documenting the occupations of Showa-era Japan

gilt horizontal hardware at center top and bottom provided the original mounting points

continuity of the family line

He stands atop two large tawara (俵) — bales of rice

Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 5.75" Red One of the most historicallyThis is a special Japanese knife used for marking a basting line while sewing. It dates to the late Edo or Meiji ear (c. 1800's to early 1900's). It is made of very durable oxbone. It has a hole in one end for attaching a string. It has been well used yet well loved and has a well aged patina, and remains in very fine condition. Overall it measures 5. 75" long (14. 5 cm)