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    Posted 9 days ago

    kwqd
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    This Japanese top is about 2.75" in diameter x 3" high and made of metal. It weighs about 8 ounces, decorated with two rabbits, but has no other marks. Not sure what the metal is. It has the appearance of aluminum, but must be weighted, if so.

    There are at least two types of tops used in Japan, this type, a koma, which can be made of a variety of materials, and a cast metal type minus the central shaft, called beigoma.

    https://japanophilia.jp/koma/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beigoma

    Both were once very popular children's toys, originally brought to Japan from China. Their popularity declined after WWII but has somewhat enjoyed a resurgence since the late 1990s. This koma may be part of a zodiac set, based on the rabbits, but I have not been able to find anything else like it. I purchased this directly from a seller in Japan, so am fairly confident it was made there.

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 9 days ago
      Fabulous bunnies
    2. kwqd kwqd, 8 days ago
      Thanks for your comment, Jenni!

      Thanks for the bunny luv, Kevin, dav2no1, Tilted, kev123, vcal, fortapache, Jenni, Vynil33rpm and PhilDMorris!
    3. kwqd kwqd, 7 days ago
      Thank you, chen50, prettymollie, vinetia, sherrilou, rgrebov, Leelani, Blammoammo, JJansen, Drake47 and Merrill33!
    4. jscott0363 jscott0363, 6 days ago
      Outstanding spinning top!! I love this.
    5. kwqd kwqd, 3 days ago
      Thanks for your comment, jscott0363! I thought the bunnies would attract your attention!

      Thanks for the bunny top luv, Blammoammo and jscott0363!

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