Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Yamaji Zigzag Pattern A700 Lacquer boxes It was likely designed to

It was likely designed to create a manual for a machine of some kind

Words on the front of the lid: No 4

It features a simple floral/plant design in green and crimson

Japanese letter Hiragana and Katakana design

Antique Japanese Ise Katagami Paper Kimono Stencil Yamaji Zigzag Pattern A700 Lacquer boxes It was likely designed toAntique Japanese Ise Katagami Kimono Stencil Katazome Japanese Katagami is a stencil pattern for dyeing textiles used for printing designs and patterns on kimono and other fabric items. Using traditional mulberry washi paper, this Ise katagami stencil features the traditional yamaji zigzag pattern, It is commonly used in combination with other designs. This antique Katagami was designed during the mid or late Edo period (1860) to early Meiji (1900) in