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58.5cm(23") Japanese Vint. Big Kokeshi Doll 1959 : signed Kichinosuke Sato 1908~1973

Condition: VG

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): 58.5cm(23"), 13cm(5.1"), 9.1cm(3.6") 
Weight: 2570g(90.7oz.)
(Supplement : There may be a measurement error. Please acknowledge this.)

Regional Kokeshi Strain : Togatta

The protrusion on the top of the head has become hard and does not lie flat. This is the reason the condition "VG". Please check 5th photo from the last.


The words on the bottom are below.

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四？拾
皇太子結婚記念

佐藤友吉　家　　天正年代

佐藤吉之助　作

明治四拾壱年

九月二十日生

34.1

青根温泉

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Crown Prince Wedding Anniversary

Tomokichi Sato Family Tensho era

Made by Kichinosuke Sato

Born in Sep. 20th, 1908

Jan. 1959
Aone hot spring

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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 Cost

We use the alternative courier service for this item. (Excluding Japan)

With tracking number

Delivery time is usually 7~10 days.

Japan: US$19
Asia: US$55
North America (USA and Canada), Central America, Australia, New Zealand: US$65
Europe: US$77
Middle East, South America: US$120

Some areas may require special additional charges.

Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or postal charges; these charges are the buyer's responsibility.

*** The shipping method can be changed to SEA Mail.***
 
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If you agree to the following promises, SEA Mail is the cheapest shipping cost.

Japan: US$19
Asia: US$31
US: US$40
Europe, Middle East, North America, Central America, Australia, New Zealand: US$37
South America: Not available.

This shipping is SEA MAIL with a tracking number. It takes about 3 MONTH.



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The person who can consent the below is the condition of the buyer. Because this shipping is SEA MAIL.



1. The person who can wait for three months until items arrive.

2. About date and hour of arrival of items, the person who can prioritize to our message over the automatic computer message from eBay.

3. The person who can understand that the state of mail is not updated while there are items in a ship.

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Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or postal charges; these charges are the buyer's responsibility.


NOTE: The following is a promise of our transaction.

1. The delivery times for the above are an indication only. In reality, the delivery time may be delayed by a number of extenuating circumstances - weather, customs, and other factors. If a package is significantly delayed, we will formally request an investigation by Japan Post - this can take up to 2 months. We will make a refund according to the outcome of the investigation. This is to determine the location of the package and responsibility.

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3. Please contact us if you have any specific concerns regarding the item/s or shipping, we will do what we can to assist.

4. Payment must be made within 7 days of the end of the listing. If you have a request on the payment date due to special outstanding circumstances, please tell us; we will do what we can to assist.

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