Entropy Design Metal Bookmark Utamaro Evening Coolness at the Okawabata Made of Unbreakable Famous Japanese Japanese Souvenir (Walking Geisha/Kitagawa

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1. Legislation and safety standards This product complies with Japanese safety standards. Please check compatibility with local regulations and safety standards before use in your country. Certain product categories (electronics, cosmetics, food, etc.) may require certification from the importing country.

2. About electrical products [Voltage compatible] When using electrical appliances, please note that they are designed according to Japanese voltage specifications (90-110V), so using them at a different voltage may cause malfunctions.

[Plug type] Our products use the Japanese plug type (A type or B type). Please use a conversion adapter if necessary.

[Important notes regarding transformers and adapters] A transformer adjusts the voltage to suit the requirements of the equipment. Conversion adapters only change the shape of the plug and do not adjust the voltage. Using only the conversion adapter without a transformer may damage the product.

[About responsibility] We are not responsible for any failure or damage caused by improper usage, such as operating the product without a transformer.

3. Language and manual Product instructions and displays may only be in Japanese. Country of Origin: USA / Material: Brass Product size: Length approx. 5.7cm x Width approx. 1.9cm / 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 bookmark features a woman enjoying the evening breeze by the Sumida River, taken from Kitagawa Utamaro's "Evening Coolness at the Okawabata." It depicts an elegant woman walking while clutching her chest and turning around. Other recommended works from the same series include Geisha at Night (BKS4661) and Geisha with a Fan (BKS4659). This work was inspired by a triptych of beautiful women painted by Kitagawa Utamaro, depicting a courtesan and children walking along a river in Edo (present-day Tokyo). Japanese woodblock prints depicting actors, courtesans, and the world in which they live are known as "ukiyo-e," an art form that reflects the beauty of this fleeting world. Since the mid-19th century, ukiyo-e has been beloved by many collectors and is one of the most well-known and beloved Japanese art forms in the West. 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.