Entropy Design Metal Bookmark The Tale of Made of Unbreakable Metal Japanese Japanese Souvenir (Bookmark - Genji/Murasaki Shikibu) / World-Famous

【Cautions for using electrical products】 When using electrical appliances, please note that the voltage is different from that of Japan, which may cause malfunctions. Since the plug type is Japan type(A or B type), please check the voltage and use a transformer. Please note that a transformer is different from a conversion adapter.

Country of Origin: USA / Material: Brass Product size: Length approx. 9.2cm x Width approx. 2.4cm / Package size: Height 19.8cm x Width 6.3cm (set on a paper mount, in a transparent sleeve) These bookmarks feature world-famous ukiyo-e prints by Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro, as well as beautiful women and Nishikigoi carp by Takehisa Yumeji. They make a wonderful gift for people overseas. The brass body is plated to prevent discoloration, and the images are printed using giclee printing, a technique often used in artwork. The bookmarks come with a decorative accent-colored string, ensuring they function well even when clipped to a book. This gorgeous bookmark features the scene where Hikaru Genji and his future wife Murasaki meet, from The Tale of Genji, a love story set in the court life of the Heian period. The gold background of this gorgeous bookmark is reminiscent of the gorgeous Heian picture scrolls. This scene, set in 11th-century Japan, is the setting for the story. A court lady quietly watches her pet bird escape. She is elegantly dressed in multiple layers of clothing, her long, lush black hair flowing beautifully. The scene is painted from an overhead perspective, with some of her surroundings clearly visible, while other elements are cleverly obscured by floating clouds and buildings. / Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji is widely recognized as one of the world's oldest full-length novels. The story depicts the extraordinary life of Hikaru Genji, the son of an emperor and a lowly concubine. His love affairs, in particular, vividly portray the delicate sensibilities and customs of aristocratic society in the Heian period. These bookmarks feature Japanese designs such as ukiyo-e prints by world-famous artists Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Utamaro, as well as Nishikigoi carp. It makes a very popular gift for people overseas. The body is made of brass and the surface is plated to prevent discoloration, and the image is expressed using giclee printing, which is also used in art works. The bookmark comes with a decorative accent color string, so it functions well even when placed inside a book. It comes in a modern-looking package with detailed illustrations written in English, making it the perfect gift for people overseas.