Rockin' Jelly Bean Erostika Motor Galaxy Card Case, Early Black Glove Leather, Printed Lining, Boxed
Rockin' Jelly Bean Erostika Motor Galaxy Card Case, Early Black Glove Leather, Printed Lining, Boxed
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One of the very first leather pieces released under the Erostika name: Rockin' Jelly Bean's Motor Galaxy card case in soft black glove leather, lined throughout with his artwork.
The Piece
Rockin' Jelly Bean is the Japanese painter whose pin-up girls, devils and hot-rod monsters define a whole strand of lowbrow art. His own label began as Erosty Pop and became Erostika, and leather goods were among its earliest releases. Several designs followed, but Motor Galaxy belongs to the first run and was made in small numbers, which is why it surfaces so rarely.
Outside, the case is plain black glove leather that softens in the hand. Open it and the interior is printed edge to edge with a Rockin' Jelly Bean composition in a deliberately washed, vintage palette of pinks and violets; the soft tone is part of the design rather than fading. The slim bifold slips easily into a jacket pocket.
The case comes with its original Erostika box, printed with the label's script logo, and the black Erostika card that accompanied it.
Details
- Artist: Rockin' Jelly Bean
- Label: Erostika (formerly Erosty Pop)
- Model: Motor Galaxy card case, early release
- Material: Black glove leather, fully printed leather lining
- Format: Bifold card case
- Includes: Original Erostika box and card
- Measurements: folded 11 x 7.5 cm (4.3 x 3.0 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.
Condition
Used and well kept. Natural leather shows the small marks and creases typical of glove leather, with the printed lining clean and bright. The box shows light wear.
Condition grade A (light use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Treat the leather sparingly with a neutral cream and keep the case out of strong sunlight so the printed lining keeps its tone.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.
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