Vintage Japanese Uzuraguruma Pair Mitsuba Kogei Wheeled Quail Folk Art Toy Wood For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible matched pair of vintage Japanese Uzuraguruma (wheeled quail) regional folk art toys (Kyodo Gangu).This specific pair is authenticated by the original woodcraft studio stamp on the bottom of the male quail: 三葉工芸 (Mitsuba Kōgei / Mitsuba Crafts).Unlike many mismatched sets, this is a true traditional Male and Female matched pair:The Female Quail: Features the classic hand-painted red hiragana character \"の\" on her chest alongside a green pine accent, symbolizing fertility, safe childbirth, and family protection.The Male Quail: Retains a smooth, unembellished natural breast line and proudly displays the crisp Mitsuba Kōgei signature studio mark on his underbelly.Both pieces are hand-carved from a single branch of native Japanese wood, preserving the natural rustic bark on the edges of the fully functional rolling wheels.Condition:Excellent vintage condition. The wood grain is beautifully preserved, the hand-painted pigments remain sharp and vibrant, and both axles roll smoothly. No cracks or major defects. Please review the high-resolution photos to view the artisan stamp and exact details.Dimensions & Shipping:Size: Approx. 2.5\" to 3\" tall.Shipping: Extensively bubble-wrapped and shipped securely in a sturdy boxMitsuba Kogei Japanese Folk Art Uzuraguruma Wheeled Quail Kyodo Gangu Signed Japanese Antiques Mingei Wood Carving Shinto Good Luck Vintage Wooden Toy Miyazaki Craft