BB609

1960 Marusan Jyunishi Bromide 5-6 Set

    Description:  This is a very late bromide set and one that is very similar to the 1956 Marusan Jyunishi Set.  These sets have the 12 zodiac animals on the back and have a black and white photo of the rikishi.  These menko were issued in taba packs and winners would be issued an uncut sheet from the prize sheet so these menko are factory as well as hand cut.

    Company: Marusan                             Availability: Scarce

    Card Size: 1.75" X 3.00"                    Card Material: Thin, paper stock

     # of Cards: 26+                                  Packaging: Taba and Sheets

   Winner Stamp Description: Probably a 1,2 or 3 stamped in purple ink on back.

   Front Design:  This set features a black and white photo of the rikishi.  The shikona appears vertically on the front in a black box and is printed in white.

   Back Design:  A Chinese zodiac animal is in the middle of the card with the Gu-Choki-Pa above that.  A 5 or 6 digit Fighting Number is on the bottom.  Backs are printed in a purplish-blackish ink.