Happy National Doughnut Day

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Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key First Time by VintageFromJapan

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This stamp is the Kanji (Chinese character) for "tachi machi" = "first time" .

It measures 2.3 cm long (long enough to be able to get a nice grip) and 5mm wide. The Chinese character itself is about 5mm wide....so please note how tiny it is. It is made of metal.

Kawaii Cabochons MIX 100 Set 7 DecoSweets by DecoSweets

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Mint Candy Ice Cream Miniature Food Ring Jewelry by SouZouCreations

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Bento Box Lunch Box Romantic Doll MINT BLUE 420ml

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Kawaii Food Ring Chocolate Sauce Ice Cream on Bread Floating Japanese Ring by SouZouCreations

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Kawaii Food Ring Chocolate Sauce Ice Cream on Bread Floating Japanese Ring by SouZouCreations on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/62641605/kawaii-food-ring-chocolate-sauce-ice

Vintage Japanese Branding Iron Family Celebration F38 by VintageFromJapan on Etsy

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Vintage Japanese Branding Iron Family Celebration F38 by VintageFromJapan on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/91488715/vintage-japanese-branding-iron-family

This is a vintage branding iron called a "yakiin". These were/are used on wood, leather...food...anything you want to brand. Please see the last picture to see an example of how it can be used.

I think they would look fabulous if used in pottery as a stamp. Also...I think they could be used with ink but as it is metal, the image wouldn't be as smooth and clear as a rubber stamp -please keep that in mind if that is how you want to use it.

This is a kanji character 内祝 uchi-iwai = "family celebration, gifts for close relatives or friends".

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 30 years old.

This is made of iron. Please look at the pictures carefully

It measures 35.4cm long x 2 cm (the stamp) wide.