"The Tale of Genji" literature of ancient Japan

1/4 scale model of the furniture used by the aristocracy
of Japan over 1000 years ago

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nikaizushi it is constructed between 2mm of wood and can decompose completely.	kakeban
gyoisu Japanese wood "shitan" (rosewood) Transparent Japanese lacquer finish	kyousoku Japanese wood "shitan" (rosewood) Transparent Japanese lacquer finish
gyuuhuntoudai	yusurutsuki
karakushige
nikaidana	mimidarai　・　tsunodarai
takatsuki
"The Tale of Genji" literature of ancient Japan 1/4 scale model of the furniture used by the aristocracy of Japan over 1000 years ago. (The same technical skill used in the Real Japanese lacquer finish.) Kyoto Costume Museum exhibition. (in front of Nishi-Honganji temple) (There are about 30 manufactured pieces.) http://www.iz2.or.jp/　(Costume Museum homepage) They can be seen at the site above.