Signed Japanese flag

[Skullhead]

Hello, I have the opportunity to purchase this flag. I'm still waiting to hear back on the deminsions/exact size. I'm new to Japanese items, so I'd like some opinions on value and what the writing is (?)

Thanks in advance!

[Skullhead]

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[cbuehler]

This is a very typical Yosegaki and appears to be OK. They are all names written by friends and family wishing good luck. The dimensions are of no importance. If the price is not too bad, go for it!

Conrad

[Der Texaner]

Unless it has unusual signatures/phrases, I think an average retail price would be $150.00.

[MikeB]

Signed Japanese Flag

The only thing that stands out as different on this flag is the writing across the sun. Standard yosegaki hinomaru, by definition, are flags that have the writing going around the red sun center. "Yose" means "Sideways" and "Gaki" means to "To write". "Hi" means "Sun", "No" means "Is" and "Maru" means "Round". This is exactly what is described when one looks at a good luck flag- a flag with a round sun that has sideways writing going around it. It does not matter whether the kanji are done across the red section on purpose or by accident. The fact that they are there makes this version a little bit different than the customary prayer flag. I think the price of $150.00 is about right as well. Mike