Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Nesting Bowls This traditional technique reached a

This traditional technique reached a level of extreme mastery in the Meiji era and involves adorning a metal base

Crafted with meticulous precision

The inside dimensions of top drawer is approximately 27" wide by 17" deep by 5

The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink stone) with brushes

Length  = 28

Vintage Japanese Hagoita 羽子板 Decorative Paddle Geisha 28" Nesting Bowls This traditional technique reached aThis is a vintage Japanese decorative Hagoita ( paddle). It's traditionally used for a lively game call Hanetsuki where players hit a feathered "birdie" somewhat like badminton. This is a festive actively played during the New Year's season and come with added benefit of helping to drive away evil spirits. Length = 28" Width = 11. 5" Height = 5" This Hagoita is colorfully decorated with hand painted flowers and a woman in full Geisha adornment.