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Rickshaw Figurine Cart w/Moving Wheels Celluloid Vtg 1930s Japan

Rickshaw Figurine Cart w/Moving Wheels Celluloid Vtg 1930s Japan

$ 15.83

Availability: 93 in stock

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Culture: Japanese

Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan

Modified Item: No

Provenance: Ownership History Not Available

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Restocking Fee: No

Handmade: Yes

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

Condition: Needs to be cleaned, one break/missing section of yoke for pulling Rickshaw. Wheels turn great, nice bright colors.

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Description

Vtg 1930s Japan Rickshaw Figurine Cart w/Moving Wheels Celluloid Toy
Th
ought to be from the Showa 8 period of Japanese history.
Shōwa period
, in Japanese history, the period (1926–89) corresponding to the reign of the emperor Hirohito. (Britannica)
The piece is finely detailed and colorful with axle and wheels that rotate.
Bright colors show Mt. Fuji floating above Japanese flowers, trees and buildings on the back of the rickshaw and shapes are carved onto the back of the driver (Coolie). The passenger is a finely dressed lady (geisha?) who may at one time may have held a parasol. The driver is detailed as well with brightly colored pants and vest and silver Coolie hat.
About 4 inches long and 3 inches tall by1¼ inches wide
Needs to be cleaned, one break/missing section of yoke for pulling Rickshaw.