Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Hexagon Kikko Line 4Y630 celadon glaze pendant: 1

pendant: 1

Slight lacquer crackling on tray inner edge and bottom of leg

4 cm wide x  8

Kanji on sticker: Pine (matsu)

Blade: 100 mm (actual size 80 mm)

Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Paper Stencil Katazome Hexagon Kikko Line 4Y630 celadon glaze pendant: 1Antique Japanese Katagami Kimono Stencil Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry paper, this katagami stencil with silk mesh backing features a line pattern with a traditional hexagon (kikko) motif in between. Kikko represents turtle shells that symbolize strength. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period