Kokonoe Karuta Ogura Hyakunin Isshu Early Showa Era Competition Use Retro Antique

This is a set of "Kokonoe Karuta" Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) likely manufactured around the early Showa era.

The cover of the box reads "Karuta Kai Standard Competition Use," suggesting it was a standard product used in official competitions of the time.

It is no longer manufactured and is a very rare retro toy and valuable cultural artifact.

While there are scratches and stains due to aging, there are no bends or other damage, and it is generally in good condition.
The cards are all present, and the printing of the characters and illustrations remains as it was at the time.

"Kokonoe Karuta" was a brand that circulated from the pre-war period to the mid-Showa era, and it is believed to have been sold mainly in toy stores and bookstores in Kyoto and Tokyo.
Currently, the actual items rarely appear on the market, so they are popular among collectors, classical culture researchers, and for display in Japanese-style interiors.

【Condition】
・Box has age-related scratches and discoloration
・Cards have light stains and dirt (appropriate for the age)
・Stored in a plastic bag
※Please only purchase if you understand the aging of antique items and items stored for a long time.
※Please check the photos carefully for the condition.

【Size (approximate)】
Box dimensions: Length approx. 16cm × Width approx. 11.8cm × Height approx. 5.8cm

【Shipping】
Will be protected with newspaper and other cushioning materials and shipped in a Yu-Packet Plus box.

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