Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 5.75" Red that is called katazome seen

that is called katazome seen on the back side patches

Height = 29”

Type: Calligraphy-themed chawan in the Oribe/Mino tradition

Overall length: 14

A complete and well-matched graduated set — the karako subject and bold aka-e palette are among the most collectible expressions of Meiji Kutani production

Antique Japanese Hera Fabric Oxbone Tool Scrolling Creasing Marking Sewing 5.75" Red that is called katazome seenThis 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)