Product Details
'Asanoha Cylinder' is a delightful handheld kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Kazuko Hayashi. The body was constructed of 4 glass panels, the front and back in a vibrant cobalt blue and has a traditional Japanese "Asanoha" pattern, with the two side glass panels in glossy black glass. Inside is a magnificent 3-mirror, 17-point system, and there is a turning, dry, glass object cylinder containing gorgeous glass tiles in a plethora of colors with Asanoha pattens on them, and assorted small glass chips and shards. This scope creates absolutely MAGICAL, "full-view" kaleidoscopic imagery. Measures approximately 6"L x 1"T x 2"W at the viewing end and the object cylinder is about 3.5"L. Signed (KAZU) by the artist.
NOTE: The traditional Japanese "Asanoha" pattern - overlapping geometric hexagons that mimic the look of a hemp leaf and symbolize wishes for good health, growth, and longevity, it is often used in textiles, woodwork, crafts, and as a pattern on clothing for infants.
