We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- This pair of kokeshi dolls, traditional Japanese wooden toys, features hand-painted landscapes and poems (tanka). Each doll features a different, evocative scene, making them a rare and treasured souvenir and art piece from the Showa era. 1. Features Left: Mountain Village Landscape and Poetry (Calligraphy) Design: The doll's body features vibrantly painted images of lush mountains, single-story Japanese houses, and pine trees. A poem is added to the top of the doll in elegant brushstrokes, evoking a literary atmosphere. Facial Expression: The doll's gentle, simple features resemble a boy with a gentle smile. Right: A kokeshi doll that makes use of the texture of snow-capped mountains and tree bark. Design: This kokeshi doll features a wild and rustic design, with the natural bark left intact on the top and bottom of the body. The white wooden base in the center features a rugged, snow-capped mountain range floating in a sea of ​​clouds, painted in a sumi-e style. Poem (Waka): A waka poem beginning with "The sky is..." is inscribed on the left side of the body, demonstrating its high artistic merit. Facial Expression: The doll features the face of an adorable young girl wearing a red ribbon (ornament). 2. Product Specifications/Condition Material: Natural wood (hand-painted and hand-painted) Style: Original Kokeshi / Folk Crafts for Tourism Condition: Vintage item. The natural color change of the wood over time gives it a unique antique feel. 3. Recommended Uses Interior: As a display shelf in a Japanese-style room, in the entryway, or as an accent for modern interiors. Collectibles: For collectors of local toys and Showa-era retro items. Gift: A great gift for those who appreciate traditional Japanese culture and crafts that combine writing and painting. Set of 2 24*7*7cm Total 569g (I0428)