Mono No Aware

Gathered in today’s Box of Art™ : sandals, kokeshi and a pile of stones, amongst other Eastern depictions. Operating a BOA Internal Rectangle Ratio (BIRR*) of 16:1. Descriptive squares excluded.

*The BIRR is a Bearhole Licensed Measurement Feature. It displays the amount of rectangles counted within the framework of a traditional Box of Art at 70x80mm.

Explanatory Addendum

Part one

Kimono – きもの – thing to wear (lit.)
Lotus – aquatic plant
Origami – 折り紙 – folding paper (lit.)
Geta – 下駄 – wooden sandal
Koto – 箏 – half-tube zither instrument 
Koinobori – 鯉のぼり- carp-shaped windsocks
Kokeshi – 小芥子 – wooden doll
Wagasa – 和傘 – umbrella made of washi paper

Part two

Commissioned at the Bearhole Translation Unit. Expected delivery spring 2034.

Previously on Box of Art™

Four Auspicious Beasts
Illustrated Snow Crystals