Charming 19th C. Japanese School Child's Semamori Embroidery Practice Booklet antique spiritual painting During World War II

During World War II

with door that opens and closes

pieces measure about 4 3/4" long

though photos do no justice to its presence and especially to the insanely gorgeous verdigris patina to the surface of the copper

Charming 19th C. Japanese School Child's Semamori Embroidery Practice Booklet antique spiritual painting During World War IIPurchased from a dealer in Japan, this one is completely after my heart the work of a schoolchild learning to embroider, and specifically to embroider "semamori"emblems of protection, amulets of sorts, made to be sewn into kimono, especially those of children, warding off evil spirits. So this is sort of like a sampler, sort of like a child's sewing lessons book (for practicing seams, button holes, etc.), and with the feel of a Froebel kindergarten