Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 4.75" Reproduction The integration of Jurojin into

The integration of Jurojin into Japanese culture and religion reflects the syncretic blending of native Shinto elements with Buddhist and Taoist influences from China

or discarded — and few museums collected them as they were not considered fine art

accentuating the crispness of the engraved work and the formal symmetry of the piece

With six drawers for convenient storage and a small box atop the 3rd hand for extra organization

5" long by 4" wide

Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 4.75" Reproduction The integration of Jurojin intoThis 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)