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VINTAGE JAPANESE c 1940 GIANT 20' KONOBORI CHILDREN'S DAY COTTON CARP WIND SOCK

$ 132

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Primary Material: Fabric
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Color: MULTI-COLOR
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    Description

    This is a vintage 1940's Japanese children's day
    koinobori
    (carp shaped wind sock).   It is made of a cotton fabric hand stenciled in 4 different colors.  Having been in storage most of its life all colors are still quite vivid.  It has a 18" (46 cm) wide mouth made of a bamboo hoop which sucks up the air and helps this wind sock flow out straight in a anything over a 6 mph wind.  Overall length when flowing in the wind is about 20' (6.1 meters ) by 45" (115  cm) wide.   Having been stored for over 70 years, it remains in
    fine condition
    .
    You'll love it, I guarantee it.
    ........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
    Sailerking
    and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers.Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.