This is an old Japanese Centipede Kite. It looks handmade and possibly hand colored. This kite came from an estate where the owner traveled frequently on business to Japan in the 1950s and 1960s. I do not know how old this kite is, nor can I translate the characters on the front of the box. The face of the kite is 10-1/4 inches in diameter. The paper is very brittle and has tears and some loss of material on the perimeter. The 12-1/2 by 12 inch box is in very good condition. This kite is too old and fragile to fly, but may be of interest to the kite collector. Please request shipping information if you are a buyer outside of the U.S.