Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key ladder, steps, stairs in Showa Period by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key Stamp rooster, cock in Showa Period by VintageFromJapan

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We were lucky to come across a case of these "katsuji" (Japanese typewriter "keys"). There are over 2300 of these. They are vintage but have never been used. These would have been the extras in case the ones in the machine broke. Please look at the last picture to see what an old Japanese typewriter looked like. There were at least 2000 keys so needless to say, this was only used in businesses.

They are from the "昭和" "showa period" . The "showa" period is from 1926-1989 but these are at least 30 years old as Japanese stopped using them once the word processor was invented.

This would be perfect for using as a stamp with ink or for stamping clay etc.

This stamp is the Kanji (Chinese character) for　"酉" "tori / yu" = "rooster, cock (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac) ".

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.

Vintage Japanese Kashigata Sweets Mold Kamon Family Crest by VintageFromJapan

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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.

Vintage Japanese Wood Stamp Town News by VintageFromJapan on Etsy

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Vintage Japanese Wood Stamp F412 by VintageFromJapan on Etsy

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Vintage Japanese Typewriter Key Stamps Sushi by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Rubber Stamp Life 114 by VintageFromJapan

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Vintage Japanese Yakiin Branding Iron Ecology by VintageFromJapan

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