Mikawa Vintage Japanese Miniature Procession Figures, Folk Art

📦 Vintage Japanese Folk Art Miniature Procession FiguresMikawa Province – Original Hand-Inscribed Wooden BoxAuthentic Japanese folk art miniature procession figure set depicting a traditional regional ceremonial or festival scene from Mikawa Province (modern Aichi Prefecture). This is a mid-20th century artisan-made set, complete with its original hand-inscribed kiri (paulownia) wood storage box.⸻🧿 DETAILS• Hand-painted miniature figures representing attendants, officials, and participants in a ceremonial procession• Figures mounted in a long wooden tray designed to slide into the fitted box• Original Japanese handwritten markings on the box indicating regional identification and workshop assembly marks• Made for domestic Japanese use, not tourist export décor• Likely post-war Showa period (circa 1950s–1970s)This is folk art, valued for craftsmanship and regional character rather than modern precision.📋 CONDITION – PLEASE READ• All figures appear original and intact• Hand-painted surfaces show age-appropriate wear, including minor paint loss and uneven coloration• Wooden box shows natural aging, grain variation, and light surface marks• No modern repairs observed• No cleaning, repainting, or restoration has been performedThis is NOT new. Expect wear consistent with a vintage collectible.⸻📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED• All figures shown in photos• Original wooden tray• Original wooden storage boxNo additional pieces beyond what is shown.Photos are part of the description.⸻🏺 IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS• Not a toy• Not a modern reproduction• Not an Edo-period museum antique• Sold as a vintage Japanese folk art display piece🚫 RETURNSDue to age and collectible nature:No returns for buyer’s remorse.Returns accepted only if item is materially not as described.⸻📸 PHOTO DISCLAIMERColors and surface textures may vary slightly due to lighting and screen differences. Please rely on photos and description together.