Vintage Japanese Postcard
This vintage Japanese colorized postcard features a photograph of a matsuri float from the Kyoto Gion Festival. This particular float (or dashi in Japanese) is called Suwamhoko, or Hokahoko nowadays. People and puppets are riding the float.
- Yellow, red, blue, green, brown, black, white
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Paper
- C1930
- Characters: （京都祇園会） 放下鉾 Kyoto Gion Festival Suwamhoko
- Item weight: 5 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 14.2 cm tall x 9 cm wide
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Good condition considering its age. Some damage all around the postcard (paper is missing). Marks and wrinkles on back. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- Acquired from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.
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