Offered here is this Very Nice Original Japanese Rice Paper and Wood Parasol. It is in very good condition, for the most part. There is some light wear to the paper, and some areas that are very thin, and beginning to tear. I am unsure of the age of the parasol. I believe that it is an older piece, but not antique. It is made entirely of paper and wood, with a bamboo handle. The only metal on it is at the top outer edge. This piece is a bit bent, and looks like it is about to fall off. It has a silk covering in this area as well. The parasol opens and closes easily. It is 31" long, and opens to 29.5" in diameter. It is a very pretty, colorful parasol that would be a lovely addition to any Japanese collection. Beautiful Original Paper Wood Parasol - Bamboo Handle - VGC - GORGEOUS PARASOL Click images to enlarge Description Offered here is this Very Nice Original Japanese Rice Paper and Wood Parasol. It is in very good condition, for the most part. There is some light wear to the paper, and some areas that are very thin, and beginning to tear. I am unsure of the age of the parasol. I believe that it is an older piece, but not antique. It is made entirely of paper and wood, with a bamboo handle. The only metal on it is at the top outer edge. This piece is a bit bent, and looks like it is about to fall off. It has a silk covering in this area as well. The parasol opens and closes easily. It is 31" long, and opens to 29.5" in diameter. It is a very pretty, colorful parasol that would be a lovely addition to any Japanese collection. Payment Buyer is to pay for all shipping costs and must pay for their item or contact the seller to make other arrangements within 5 Days of the end of the auction. We accept e-checks and credit cards via paypal. We charge actual USPS shipping cost based on package weight and/or package size. Items generally ship within 2 days of receipt of cleared payment. Domestic Shipments: USPS Priority Mail--2-3 business days USPS First Class Mail--2-5 business days USPS Parcel Post--2-9 Business days International Shipments: First Class (Under 4 lbs) can take up to 4 weeks. Priority Mail (Over 4 lbs) 6-10 business days We gladly combine shipping of multiple items. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have about one of my listings. I try to answer questions as soon as possible, and almost always the same day. Images sell! Get Supersized Images Free Image Hosting Create your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter