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SOOTY BUDDHA WITH HALF FACE

Wood. Late Edo period, 19th century, Japan. Aesthetically well‐proportioned. H 19 x 5 x 5 cm (7.48 x 1.96 x 1.96in). Condition is as is as seen.


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PHALLIC ASSEMBLY

Unique sculpture based on Japanese phallic worship made from the root of wild tree applied its natural form to ten phalluses and two vaginas by minimal carving. Showa period, 20th century. 22 x 22 x 13 cm (8.66 x 8.66 x 5.11in). Since not stands on its own, such additional small wild tree is attached for supporting its display.


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FACE OF MONSTER

Face part of the wooden monster doll with such eye flipping mechanism actually used for ‘Ningyo Joruri’ (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunraku) as the traditional Japanese puppet theatre, circa early 20th century, L 20 x W 13 x D 5 cm (7.87 x 5.11 x 1.96in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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STICKER BOARD BY A JAPANESE BOY

A fragment of old massive industrial wooden board stenciled as 'Explosive' on the opposite side, randomly stuck many old school stickers of 'Ultraman' and 'Kamen Rider' (and their monster enemies) as the two biggest children's superhero in Japanese tokusatsu TV show in 1970s. Really scarce tangible memory and story hardly seen today. 65 x 37 x 1.5 cm (25.59 x 14.56 x 0.59in). Free EMS shipping.


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CRICKETS

Transcendentally handmade Japanese crickets (as two suzumushi and two korogi) with twig and bamboo. 20th century, Japan. approx. L 3 cm (1.18in) each.


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KANJIKI RACK

Handmade hanging rack applied to Japanese 'kanjiki' (traditional snowshoe) attaching hemp string, pannier shoulder strap, and natural wood handle engraved its trader's name of 'Mountain'. Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. H 30 x 38 x 35 cm (11.81 x 14.96 x 13.77in)


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BIRD TREE BY SHIGEO FUKUDA

Vintage wooden puzzle sculpture toy by Shigeo Fukuda (1932-2009 / https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shigeo_Fukuda), as the same type made for his daughter originally. 1965-1969, Japan. H 27 x 21 x 9 cm (10.62 x 8.26 x 3.54in). Attached with the art book titled 'Toy' publishing this same type of his work as the reference.


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ANDROGYNY PERSONIFIED

Massive hermaphrodite sculpture that applies the original form of natural wood as is based on the essence of Japanese polytheism, 20th century, Height 73 cm.


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JIZO

‘Jizo Bosatsu’ Bodhisattva statue in the ‘gassho’ praying pose carved from a single wood, H 27 x W 11 x D 10 cm (10.62 x 4.33 x 3.93in), late 20th - early 21st century, Japan.


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BLACK BUDDHA

Edo-period's wood carving Buddhist statue with such a rare serious face hardly seen, in aesthetically well-sooted and blackened mature condition by the smoke from fireplace (sunken hearth) for many years, coming from an old house in Tohoku region, Japan, Total: H 29.3 cm (11.53in)


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DOLL MOLD

Wood carving mold on both sides, pre-1950, Japan, 13 x 8 x 2 cm (5.11 x 3.14 x 0.78in)


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CHILD BIKE SEAT

Rare old type of Japanese wooden child bike seat, Showa period, mid 20th century, H 33 x W 24 x D 28 cm (12.99 x 9.44 x 11.02in). Condition is as is as seen. Stands on its own.


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12 BODHISATTVA

A line of 12 Japanese Buddhist wooden figurines of 'Sho Kannon Bosatsu' (Avalokitesvara) fixed on the wooden plate, hand-carved during November-December in 1966, W 37 x H 10.5 x D 3 cm.


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LILY SHRINE WITH WOMAN'S SECRET CASE

Assortment of an wooden 'zushi' (miniture shrine) with woodblock-printed lily pasted on and a small bakelite case used by a postwar 'yujo' (Japanese prostitute) to once put her own body hair into (so no hair now) and give it to her important customers, both coming from the collector who specializes in Japanese red-light district and sexual culture as its provenance. Zushi: Meiji period, early 20th century, H 20.5 x W 23 x D 8.5...

CAKE MOLDS

Two pieces set of Chinese wood carving molds for rice cake, with fish and landscape-like designs, early 20th century. approx. 24.5 x 7.5 x 2 cm (9.64 x 2.95 x 0.78in), 23 x 11.5 x 2 cm (9.05 x 4.52 x 0.78in). Some stains and scratches due to age, but generally in good antique condition as is.


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GOOD MARRIED COUPLE

Wooden Japanese Hina dolls (Dolls displayed at the Girl's Festival), Showa period, 20th century, H 8.7 x W 16 x D 11.8 cm (3.42 x 6.29 x 4.64in). Good facial expressions by the good distance between them as not too close and not too far. Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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SUCH A BOARD

Like a two-sided abstract painting with such unidentified Kanji characters or symbols drawn unintentionally in Indian ink, based on wooden board covered with old used paper coated in ‘kakishibu’ (persimmon tannin). Early 20th century, Japan. 26 x 48 x 1 cm (10.23 x 18.89 x 0.39in). Actually broken with inner cracks at some parts so that unstable when touch, but functionally supported with its coating paper and also no obstruction for appreciatio...

VOTIVE PHALLUS

Quite a simple and rustic Japanese wood carving phallus in the form of ultimate, once offered for pregnancy and smooth delivery, 19th - early 20th century, L 20.1 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm (7.91 x 1.41 x 1.41in). Aged deterioration as is.


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HAIL LOTUS SUTRA

Edo period, Japan. H 13.5 cm (5.31in).

Aged wooden 'Butsugu' as a gold-foiled Buddhist altar equipment, similar to a presence like 'ikon' (Western religious painting on panel) of traditional Japanese Buddhist art piece. The seven kanji characters written in Indian ink pronounced as "Na-m-myo-ho-ren-ge-kyo" as a whole mean "I devote myself (embrace) to the teachings of the Lotus Sutra.". Aged deterioration as is as seen.

OKEGATA

Various patterns of wooden rulers for measuring various parts of side face of wooden bucket or barrel so-called ‘Okegata’ (also called ‘Shojiki’, which means ‘Honesty’) as Japanese craftsman’s tool, Showa period, early-mid 20th century, Japan. Largest: 29 x 6 x 0.5 cm (11.41 x 2.36 x 0.19in), Smallest: 13.5 x 3.5 x 0.5 cm (5.31 x 1.37 x 0.19in).


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LACQUERER'S TOOLS

Wooden bowl with the remains of coagulating black lacquer and the spatulas. 1970s, Japan. D 22 x H 10 cm (8.66 x 3.93in).


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BOY

Only a head part of wood carving statue in such typically retro Japanese boy's hair style of Showa period, 20th century, approx. H 19.5 x W 20 x D 18.5 cm (7.67 x 7.87 x 7.28in). Remains of glue at the bottom.


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JEWELRY BOX

Antique wooden valuables box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be in a Korean wedding ceremony as the traditional custom, early 20th century, approx. 39 x 21 x H 14 cm (15.35 x 8.26 x 5.51in). Made of pine tree and iron fittings, coated with used paper inside. Relatively larger type and in good condition as is. *Coffee cups are not attached.


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LARGE SQUID MOLD

Vintage wooden mold for making traditional Japanese confectionery specially for auspicious occasion called ‘Kashigata’ with such unique detailed carvings of squid, Showa period, 1950s, 34 x 16 x 4 cm (13.38 x 6.29 x 1.57in). The condition is as is as seen.


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WOODEN FOOTED RITUAL VESSELS

Four pieces set. Early-mid 20th century, Korea. approx. D 11-14 x H 8-9.8 cm (4.33-5.51 x 3.14-3.85in). Higher foot comparing to the similar type. Signed single kanji character of "Moon" at the bottom of three pieces of them. Each has massive weight.


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CUTE JIZO

Lovely little old wood carving Jizo Bosatsu arranged with a contemporary pottery zushi (miniature shrine). Total: 8 x 6 x 3 cm (3.14 x 2.36 x 1.18in).


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FOX MASK MOLD

Wooden mold used for making a paper-mache fox mask coming from a closed craftsman studio in Fukushima, Japan. Showa period, 20th century. approx. 18 x 11.5 x 8 cm (7.08 x 4.52 x 3.14in). In worm-eaten condition as is, and wood dust comes out. So please don’t order it if you care about that.


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TIGER

Wood. Late 20th century, Korea. approx. H 14 x 39 x 8 cm (5.51 x 15.35 x 3.14in).


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RICE CAKE MOLDS

Three pieces set of massive and lovely Korean wood carving molds for rice cake. Late 20th century. approx. D 6 x H 7.3 cm (2.36 x 2.87in)、D 5.5 x H 9.5 cm (2.16 x 3.74in) 、D 5 x H 10.5 cm (1.96 x 4.13in). Some expected stains or scratches due to use and age.


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KUGUTSU

Mask part of primitive wooden puppet as the original form transitioning to Ningyo Joruri (Japanese puppet drama) called Kugutsu. Edo period (1603-1868). approx. 14.3 x 19.5 x 6 cm (5.62 x 7.67 x 2.36in). In such damaged condition in the fire in the later years (so that stained with soot when touch).


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TORSO WITH PHALLUS

Primitive wood carving torso with phallus (like a body mask, though no displaying hole), originally flown out from a collector of African tribal art in Japan, though its details unknown and just told as it's from somewhere in West Africa, early-mid 20th century. approx. W 28 x H 57.5 x D 15 cm (11.02 x 22.63 x 5.90in). Not stand on its own. Aged deterioration as is as seen.


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WAYANG DOLL

Old-type wooden doll once used for the traditional Indonesian puppet-shadow play so-called 'Wayang kulit' (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayang_kulit), Pre 1950s, 46 x 16 x 1.5cm (18.11 x 6.29 x 0.59in). Stained due to aging as is, but generally in fine antique condition.


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BLACK OBJECTS

Set of a single kanji character of wooden signboard as 'Matsu' (Pine tree) and a miniture big tree made of burnt natural branch of tree as an applied form of Japanese tea ceremonial conception called 'Mitate' (A point of view as "Sees things as different things, not as they should be"). Showa period, 20th century, Japan. Character: 13 x 11.7 x 3.2 cm (5.11 x 4.60 x 1.25in), Tree: 35 x 33.5 x H 36 cm (13.77 x 13.18 x 14.17in). Stain by the charcoal wh...

TOOL LIKE MORTISE-SAMPLE

Details and usage really unknown, but would be a sort of old Japanese architectural wooden tool, like size or form sample of mortise (for mortise joint with a combination of mortise and tenon). Happy first encounter, very rare find. Showa period, early-mid 20th century. Large: 14.5 x 2.5 x 3cm (5.70 x 0.98 x 1.18in), Small: 11.5 x 2.5 x 2.5cm (4.52 x 0.98 x 0.98in).


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BIG PHALLUS

'Goshintai’ (lit. ‘Body of Kami (God)’) as a dedicatory symbol based on Japanese phallus worship hollowed and carved from a single log. Early 20th century. 12 x 13 x 74.5cm (4.72 x 5.11 x 29.33in).


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PHALLUS WITH FACE

Wood carving. Showa period, 20th century, Japan. H 39 x 9 x 7cm (15.35 x 3.54 x 2.75in). Rare type hardly seen.


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LARGE SOBAN TRAY

Originally a dodecagonal top plate of individual wooden table called ‘soban’, actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century, Korea. approx. D 42 x H 2.3cm (16.53 x 0.90in). Some expected scratches and chips due to aging as is. In practical condition for the usage of tray, though slightly unstable. A piece of aged folk art for enjoying such withered tastefulness. *Other stuff in the photos are ...

LARGE TRAY FOR SEAWEED SHEET MAKING

Korean wooden tool actually used for making papery thin sheet of edible seaweed, early 20th century, 46 x 38 x H 19cm (18.11 x 14.96 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and scratches. *Other stuff in the photos are not attached. Only a tray is available to order.


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SHRINE AND MONKEY

Well-matched assortment of a naturally soot-colored wooden zushi (household shinto altar) with such blackened depth and a votive seated stone monkey sculpture in the ‘gassho’ praying pose with folded hands in such mountain-like well-abstracted silhouette due to aging.

Shrine: H 29.7 x W 19.3 x D 13.5cm (11.69 x 7.59 x 5.31in), Edo period, 19th century, Japan
Monkey: H 10.7 x W 8.4 x D 7.4cm (4.21 x 3.30 x 2.91in), Meiji period...

LARGE RICE WASHER

Massive bowl hollowed out from a single tree, with primitive grooves at inner surface (as funtional design for catching pebbles for cleaning rice up when washing rice) and simple but also functional chiseled-grips at outside, early 20th century, Korea, approx. D 39-39.5 x H 15.5-16.5cm (15.35-15.55 x 6.10-6.49in). Some expected scratches and damage due to aging, but in generally good condition as is.


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TRAY WITH GROOVE

Low-rimmed wooden tray designed well-balanced circular groove in practical and withered condition. Showa period, mid 20th century, Japan. D 34.4-33.5cm (13.54-13.18in), H 2.4cm (0.94in). Very slight uneven bottom as no fatal. *Only a tray is available to purchase, as the other stuff (cups) of usage example are not attached.


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TRAY OF RYOKAN

Large wooden tray actually used at old 'ryokan' (Japanese‐style hotel), Showa period, early-mid 20th century, D 35.6-34.8cm (14.01-13.70in), H 5.8cm (2.28in). Aesthetic grain expression and calm comfort for use. Expected some fine scratches due to aging with use. *Only a tray is available to purchase, as the other stuff (cups) of usage example are not attached.


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STATUE OF BUDDHA

Buddhist wood carving image, Edo-Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan. H 23 x W 8.5 x D 5cm (9.05 x 3.34 x 1.96in). Been more aesthetic and attractive with such defective but refined withered condition. Wabi-Sabi.


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JEJU TRAY

Large wooden tray used at Jeju Island, Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 34 x H 4cm (13.38 x 1.57in). Aesthetically rustic form with such particular thick rim with mellow chisel marks. Aged deterioration as is, with some scratches and cracks. Slightly unstable, but practical condition for actual use.


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FUNERAL BIER ORNAMENT

Wooden ornament for funeral bier, early 20th century, Korea, approx. H 37 x 28 x 7cm (14.56 x 11.02 x 2.75in). Some expected scratches and stains due to aging as seen, but substantial make as is. *Reference image is from the holding list of National Folk Museum of Korea.


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CLOTHING STARCH BRUSH

Old Korean brush made of the bark and root of pine tree used to put starch on the textile when spinning hemp, early 20th century, approx. L 22 x D 15cm (8.66 x 5.90in). Some expected stains due to age as is, and in aesthetic vintage condition as seen. String was attached to the grip in recent years.


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CAT

Pure and heartwarming Japanese wood carving cat okimono, with the sign of its artist's name and the year of make (1992) when he was 74 years old. H 15.5 x 34 x 14cm (6.10 x 13.38 x 5.51in). Some cracks as is.


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TWO WOODEN BOWLS

Scooped out from pine tree blocks, actually once used as the grain containers of Korean everyday ware, early 20th century, D 21.5 x H 20cm (8.46 x 7.87in), D 18 x H 7.8cm (7.08 x 3.07in). Smoothly trimmed by chisel for the stability of each bottom. Aesthetically grain is coming out as well. Solid make, with some scratches, cracks, stians, etc. due to aging as is.


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SPOOLS

4-piece set of various types of Korean wooden spools of mid 20th century, including the one engraved the single kanji characters of 'ka' (lit. 'beautiful', 'excellent') and 'sakana' (lit. 'relish') on the both sides and the one with butterfly design and geometrical pattern. Thread is the one originally reeled at that time. approx. 22.5 x 5.8 x 1cm (8.85 x 2.28 x 0.39in) - 13 x 7 x 1cm (5.11 x 2.75 x 0.39in). The condition is as is as seen due to aging. ...

PAIR OF RIRUAL TRAYS

Korean traditional wooden offering stands, early-mid 20th century, approx. 21 x 18.2 x H 5.7cm (8.26 x 7.16 x 2.24in) each. Profoundly aesthetically applyable to flower stand or so. Some expected deterioration due to aging as is.


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WOODEN CANDY MOLD AND HOW-TO BOOK ON SWEETS

Set of wooden mold for making rakugan (hard candy) from Showa period, mid 20th century, and illustrated book for how to make various types of sweets from Taisho 2 as 1913. The mold had been actually used at that time. The book is written well-detailed contents including the guide for use of materials or retail price, etc. 30 pages with illustrations, 54 pages with only texts, and rest of many blank pages (and one removed ...

PAIR OF MALE AND FEMALE DUCK RICE CAKE MOLDS

Traditional Korean wood carving rice cake molds with geometrical patterns, late 20th century, 11 x 6 x H 12cm (4.33 x 2.36 x 4.72in), 10.5 x 6 x H 12cm (4.13 x 2.36 x 4.72in). Massive weight. Some expected stains, scratches, and cracks due to aging as is.


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PAIR OF MALE AND FEMALE PHOENIX RICE CAKE MOLDS

Traditional Korean wood carving rice cake molds with geometrical patterns, late 20th century, 10 x 8 x H 11cm (3.93 x 3.14 x 4.33in), 8 x 7 x H 10.7cm (3.14 x 2.75 x 4.21in). Massive weight. Some expected stains, scratches, and cracks due to aging as is.


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SPOOLS

Various types of Korean wooden spools of early 20th century. Thread is the one originally reeled at that time. 10.5 x 6 x 0.8 (4.13 x 2.36 x 0.31in) - 12.5 x 6.5 x 1cm (4.92 x 2.55 x 0.39in)


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LARGE WOODEN TRAY FROM JEJU ISLAND

Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 45-34 x H 2cm (17.71-13.38 x 0.78in). Such folksy and rough form as its particular highlights. Aged deterioration as is. Stable.


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UNREFINED JINGASA SAMURAI HATS 2pc.

Two pieces set of old wooden molds for 'jingasa' (samurai soldier's hat) or the unfinished products itself before lacquered. Either way, could be for the vintage replica, but rare find for sure. Early-mid 20th century, Japan. approx. 34 x 34 x H 10cm (13.38 x 13.38 x 3.93in)


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BLACK AND RED LACQURED CONTAINER

Old wooden lidded container for storing food like vegetables, lacqured up in the refined two tones of black (for surface) and red (for inside), once used among the middle class or richer in the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan, D 35 x H 26cm (13.77 x 10.23in). Some lacqure-peelings due to aging as is. Books in the last photo are not attached.


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SEA BREAMS AND WAVES

Wood carving decoration with the remains of original bule paint as the actual fragment of a certain Japanese temple/shrine construction, Edo-Meiji period, 19th century, approx. 58 x 30 x 6.5cm (22.83 x 11.81 x 2.55in). Unusual type as a rare find.


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RITUAL TRAY

Korean traditional wooden ritual tray for offering foods, early-mid 20th century, approx. D 20.5 x H 8.5cm (8.07 x 3.34in), in fine antique condition, with expected deterioration due to aging as is.


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KOKDU, Escorts of The Dead

Traditional Korean wooden funerary figures called ‘Kokdu’, late 20th century, approx. H 19 x 8.5 x 4.5cm (7.48 x 3.34 x 1.77in), H 19 x 9.5 x 9.5cm (7.48 x 3.74 x 3.74in), H 19 x 11 x 3.5cm (7.48 x 4.33 x 1.37in). Accompanied with such dolls with heartwarming faces, because don't make the dead men feel alon. Darkened overall and some damage and peelings due to aging as is. (ref. https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-fune...