Hagoita wood paddle used for new years game, primarily played by girls similar to badminton.   The motif is the Empress Jingū, her son and Takenouchi no Sukune.   Often seen as a figure of female power and independence. 

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• Bakumatsu era 1853-1867
• .25" x 25" x 10.25" (height, length, width)