A "chikan" (bamboo slip) is a book made by writing characters on thin strips of split bamboo (kan) and binding them together with string, hence it is also called a "bamboo book." This is a replica of an ancient Chinese bamboo slip. It was sold as a folk craft. Width = 60 cm, Height = 20.5 cm, Weight = 350g Purchased new. Used as interior decoration. Selling due to decluttering. #ChineseHistoricalDrama #Antique #Retro #ChineseSouvenir #WarringStatesPeriod #Scroll #BambooBook