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ID Code 3599-0001
Artifact Name Lucky doll
Donor Katsue Nakamoto
Receiving Date 1985/09/06
Size (W×H×D) (mm) 40×55×10
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) 1500
Number 1
Location Tokaichi, Nakahiro areas
Description Katsue Nakamoto (then, 20), was exposed at Nakahiro-machi, her body pierced by glass fragments from the blast. She managed to escape to the suburbs, but later fell ill with bleeding from the gums, diarrhea, and hair loss. She felt this doll was the lucky charm that saved her, and treasured it always.

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