Vintage Japanese Medicine Envelope with Great Graphics saint on cross at sea was carried atop the shoulders

was carried atop the shoulders of other tribesmen to his mate

” written in pencil on the first inside page

it would make a very sweet vase for one small bloom

His head measures about 3" wide

hand-painted glass bud vase with orange and black decoration

Vintage Japanese Medicine Envelope with Great Graphics saint on cross at sea was carried atop the shouldersTerrific graphics on this old Japanese medicine packet, which appears to cure both headaches and toothaches. I especially love the sad face of the headache plagued man and the tattoo like text on the hands pointing to the pain. More or less pristine condition, crisp and clean and with no real signs of use. 5 1 2" x 2 3 4" with flap open. 1940s or 50s I would guess.