Description
Shell with gold makie with a design of pine tree, Kaiawase – Japan – Meiji period 19th century
Left Size = 77mm × 99mm.
weight = 61g
Right Size = 77mm × 99mm.
weight = 60.6g
The character “晴光” Haremitsu is the name of the author.
Kai-awase (貝合わせ) means a Japanese game with shells.
The shells in the inside would have elaborate paintings, often depicting scenes from the Tale of Genji.
The aim of the game was to find the other half that would fit.
The game of e-awase would develop from it later.
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.
