A small, intricately made paper magpie, though its wing is somewhat torn. At the edge, part of a name can fain…
A small, intricately made paper magpie, though its wing is somewhat torn. At the edge, part of a name can faintly be seen—the character "Lu”.
Unfolding it reveals a child's wish: "Sir, may I visit the world outside the mountains? Do people there build amazing contraptions, too?"
Annotated below in cursive: "When you are older, we shall visit the outside world together. If they are skilled, will you learn from them? If they are not, will you share your knowledge?"