The hexagonal weights made of porcelain, painted and signed, are hung in pairs (for tightening) with cords on scroll paintings, total size 25 cm each. A wooden box (with compartments) is used for storage, on the lid there are Japanese characters, applied by hand with ink. Such weights are also available as marble balls or in the shape of an egg. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: folk arts   |   Country of origin: Japan | Similar pieces