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Measurement: approximately
height with base
(cm)		height with base
(inch)		width of base
(cm)		width of base
(inch)		depth of base
(cm)		depth of base
(inch)		weight
for postage(g)		weight
for postage(oz)
30.00 11.8136.50 14.37 23.00 9.06 1800.00 63.49 

Japanese GOGATSU NINGYO Cloth Doll 29cm / SAMURAI / BENKEI 
BENKEI is the general who played an active part as YOSHITSUNE's faithful retainer in the late Heian period. 
BENKEI is used as a heroic man for many years.
The title of the doll is  HASHI-BENKEI. HASHI means a bridge. 
BENKEI is also one of the big programs of the KABUKI. 
This type of doll is displayed on KODOMO-NO-HI in Japan now a day.
KODOMO-NO-HI is Children's Day, observed on May 5th.
The day was traditionally celebrated as a Boys' Festival until immediately after World War Ⅱ.
It is a holiday for wishing all children happiness and prosperity. 
Condition: 
       I hope buyers find the item's condition on pictures informative.
      Doll
      Used but good condition
      The item is faded and discolored some. There is no remarkable damage but are some scratches and stains. . 
      Base
      There are some small scratches and stains. 
Material:
      Doll
　 　His head is made something covered with plastic. His hands are made of plastic. His feet are Gofun. His glass eyes are inset.
      I'm sorry that it's difficult to judge the costumes are made from silk or artificial fiber for me.
      Base
      Plastic and Wood
Artist: 
      There is a stamped name of the artist SHIHOU.

Note
The shipping cost includes
 the postage of Japan post, the shipping cost fee of eBay and our handling cost.
If the items have the numbers, we can be tracked in English. "Japan post tracking" -->Search
Shipping
e-Packet Light (economy shipping Small packet) 
e-Packet Light is a service that delivers an item weighing less than 2 kg and total measurement less than 90 cm
to the addressee's mailbox. A tracking service is available.
Depending on the situation in certain countries, it may be either impossible to search for some tracking information.
e-Packet  (standard shipping Small packet) 
Small items under 2kg can be sent for a cheaper price comparing to EMS (Express Mail Service) or to registered small packets.
The items are sent by airmail.
Tracking service is available for some countries. There is also a maximum 6000-yen insurance.
EMS  (expedited shipping Express Mail Service) 
EMS is the fastest international mail service for sending up to 30 kg of documents and merchandise simply and conveniently
to over 120 countries and territories worldwide. The tracking and all insurance are included.
Surface mail 
Available in some parts of Asia. Please contact me.
Please check out the table of the shipping method above.
The number can be tracked in English. "Japan post tracking" -->Search
Invoice
I hope buyers' first contact with total request when auction end if buyers would like to pay soon. 
Payment
Please pay according to the eBay procedure.
Feedback & Shipping time: 
I describe buyers when I ship the item within 5 days with positive feedback .
You can check the tracking number on your purchase history page.
Combine
Please check out my other items. I’m happy if you win more than one items. 
You might be able to save the cost of package because I might be able to combine them.
I can't sometimes combine items due to the limitation of the whole length or weight.
Return Policy
I do NOT accept all my listing item return. 
Because most of them are antique or old and fragile, adhesives and other parts sometimes deteriorate.
Please understand.
Compensation & Refund:
  Loss: I'm sorry that I won't refund for loss at all without insurance.
  Broken or Damage: I sell many fragile and used items. I still need to learn packing hardly more. 
    I'd like you let me know when items are broken before you leave feedback.
    When you choose EMS or e-packet or Surface mail,  
    First of all, please follow a procedure for compensation in your post office.
    When you choose e-Packet light, Please e-mail me the pictures of the broken items and negotiate on the refund. 
International Buyers Please Note
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. 
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
"These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company
 or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. "
"We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as “gifts”
 - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior.” "
Thank you for being interested in the culture of Japan and visiting my auction booth. Happy bidding!