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Old Japanese Anonymous Handicraft Mechanical Wooden Toy Flying Bird with wheel

About the Item

Old Japanese mechanical toy as amateur wooden handicraft from Showa period, 20th century. When wheeled back and forward tightly, head shaking and wings flapping but as barely and awkwardly and just lovely. (So, more like a decorative object than practical movable toy, please.) approx. W 27.5 x D 18 x H 19cm (10.82 x 7.08 x 7.48in). Defect and deterioration as is.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 10.83 in (27.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Showa period
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Defect and deterioration as is.300.
  • Seller Location:
    Chiba, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9029243375832

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