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Japanese Hand-Painted Parasol
Japanese Hand-Painted Parasol
Japanese Hand-Painted Parasol

Japanese Hand-Painted Parasol

DateTaisho Period, c.1924
Object NameParasol
Mediumpaper, bamboo, wood, cotton and leather
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Height x Diameter): 570 × 620mm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 2002.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054128
About MeThis parasol has a green paper cover hand painted with a floral design and a navy reinforced strip around the circumference.

The bamboo stick attaches to 28 bamboo stretchers that in turn attach to 28 bamboo ribs.The wooden ferrule is painted black.

The handle is painted black with streaks of red and beige and there is a black and beige cotton wrist strap attached to the base.

The parasol fastens with a brown leather strap attached to the stick with a beige thread.