Condition: EX-
Condition/Grading Policy: M > NM > EX > EX- > VG
M: Mint/Unused: A new or unused item - package was opened.
NM: Near Mint: Little evidence of use.
EX: Excellent: Evidence of use, but there are no noticeable or significant blemishes or damage.
EX-: Excellent Minus: There is evidence of use, and there are noticeable blemishes or damage.
VG: Very Good: Item shows signs of wear; there are many blemishes; or, there is a missing part.
Supplement to title.
Antique: ~ Year 1945
Vint.(Vintage): ~ Year 1980
Old: There is no proof of antique or vintage, but it is old.
Note:
Size: (Height, Head diameter, Bottom diameter): 21cm(8.3"), 4.4cm(1.7"), 5.2cm(2")
Weight: 134g(4.7oz.)
(Supplement : There may be a measurement error. Please acknowledge this.)
Fukuju Yusa is a Japanese traditional Naruko kokeshi doll maker. It is told that he made creative kokeshi dolls until around 1965. Therefore it is estimated that this kokeshi doll made before around 1965.
In any case, this kokeshi doll is very rare.
Please check carefully the condition of the item for any scratches, marks or stains referred to above from the photos shown before you purchase.
If you have any questions or need any additional photos please contact us.
Important:
Suggestions for the care of traditional hand painted Japanese kokeshi dolls.
1. Do not touch with wet hands!;
2. Clean with a soft, dry, cloth only - using a wet cloth will cause the natural colored inks or dyes to smear!; and,
3. Display out of direct sunlight - the natural inks will, unfortunately, fade in time.
Shipping
We use AIRMAIL, EMS, COURIER.
We use separately these methods depending on the weight and the size, the country, the item price, etc..
Of course, we give priority to the buyer's requests.
About shipping cost and combined shipping, please refer to the first image at this page.