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Signed WWII Japanese Personal Good Luck Flag with a Comic 'Deko-Boko' Signature
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$365.00
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Description
The signed silk Japanese flag is approximately 29 inches by 43 inches. Two corners are reinforced and have cord ties. The flag shows some spots a a few small and rather inconspicuous holes, but overall the flag is in very good condition and it makes an impressive appearance. One of the signatures was executed with a Japanese pictogram called a 'Deko-boko', with the signature then becoming 'Deko-boko Taro'. By definition, 'Deko-boko' means 'unevenness; roughness; ruggedness; or bumpiness'.In Japanese, it is common to refer to strengths and weaknesses together as 'Deko-Boko'.'Deko' refers to protruding parts as strengths or advantages, and 'Boko' refers to recessed parts as weaknesses or challenges. 'Deko-Boko' is also used to describe physical shapes.