“Maki-e” translates from Japanese to mean “sprinkled pictures,” a definition that perfectly captures the art form that has inspired this cover. Purchased from a private collector in Kyoto, the original maki-e lacquer box carrying this design dates back to either the Edo or Meiji period. FORMAT: Midi SIZE Width: 130mm (5") Height: 180mm (7") Depth: 20mm (¾") INTERIOR: Lined SPACE BETWEEN LINES: 6.67mm LINES PER PAGE: 21 PAGE COUNT: 144 Pages CLOSURE: Elastic Band COLOUR: Multi-colour GSM (PAPER WEIGHT): 120 COVER: Hardcover EDGE PRINTING: No BINDING TYPE: Smyth Sewn POUCH TYPE: Memento Pouch INTERIOR PAPER: Custom-Designed Laid Paper RIBBON MARKERS: 1 MORE FEATURES 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper Original Art: Maki-e tradition lacquerware box Era: Edo or Meiji Period Region: Japan Interior image is an example of the type of layout used in this journal.