Papers Falling

Papers Falling

The motif visible on the pages are Genjiko, markers in an aristocratic game of incense identification,

Large Size — Typical dimensions of the large type are 18.5" x 13.5"

Dark Ground Composition — in a dark ground stencil, the page is dark and lines and forms are cut away to appear light in the printing.

Silk Reinforcement — this stencil is reinforced with silk threads woven specifically to this pattern inserted between two sheets of carved paper.

Subject — object

Keywords — calligraphy, key, leaves, meandering vine, silk