Vintage Japanese Sumo Menko Uncut Die Cut Sheet 6 Rikishi Yokozuna Showa Era
Description
This listing is for one authentic vintage Japanese menko card featuring an uncut die-cut menko sheet featuring six sumo wrestler portraits and traditional Japanese motifs.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Because these cards were originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese pop culture and retro paper ephemera.
This item is an uncut horizontal sheet containing six connected die-cut menko designs. The sheet features a series of rikishi portrait illustrations arranged side by side, including decorative motifs such as waves, a crane, Mount Fuji, and traditional ceremonial rope designs. A colorful referee figure appears at one end of the sheet. The reverse side contains printed Japanese wrestler names, measurements, and numbers.
This is a rectangular strip-style die-cut menko sheet, a format less commonly encountered than standard round menko cards and especially desirable when preserved in uncut form.
This is an original vintage item produced in Japan and not a reproduction, reprint, or modern copy. A distinctive collectible for fans of sumo wrestling, Japanese sports memorabilia, vintage Japanese pop culture, and Showa-era design.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage item with age-related wear typical of Showa-era paper menko cards originally used for play.
The sheet remains intact in its original uncut format. Light edge wear, surface wear, toning, minor creasing, and age-related handling wear may be present.
Printed artwork remains colorful and easily recognizable.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
Menko are traditional Japanese paper game cards that were widely played by children during the Showa era. Because these cards were originally produced as inexpensive play items rather than long-term collectibles, surviving examples are now appreciated as unique pieces of vintage Japanese pop culture and retro paper ephemera.
This item is an uncut horizontal sheet containing six connected die-cut menko designs. The sheet features a series of rikishi portrait illustrations arranged side by side, including decorative motifs such as waves, a crane, Mount Fuji, and traditional ceremonial rope designs. A colorful referee figure appears at one end of the sheet. The reverse side contains printed Japanese wrestler names, measurements, and numbers.
This is a rectangular strip-style die-cut menko sheet, a format less commonly encountered than standard round menko cards and especially desirable when preserved in uncut form.
This is an original vintage item produced in Japan and not a reproduction, reprint, or modern copy. A distinctive collectible for fans of sumo wrestling, Japanese sports memorabilia, vintage Japanese pop culture, and Showa-era design.
Condition
Pre-owned vintage item with age-related wear typical of Showa-era paper menko cards originally used for play.
The sheet remains intact in its original uncut format. Light edge wear, surface wear, toning, minor creasing, and age-related handling wear may be present.
Printed artwork remains colorful and easily recognizable.
Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.