The Nichigetsudo collection has been exploring the world of ephemera, derived from the Greek word for something that exists for only one day and is short-lived, in the realm of ancient books for several decades. This exhibition introduces enigmatic golden paintings from approximately 200 years ago. The deposition of hand-colors, scratched marks that look as if they have been peeled off, and repair gilt joints due to the passage of time give each of the 12 a rare taste as their own individual appearance.