Cherry. I can see the likeness, but how does it/they spin?
Santa: This looks like a rewind string pull Santa. I do not know the traditions of Santa in country where, presumably, Christianity is a minority religion.
Dharma Shaped Hummer. I am not sure what a Dharma is? He seems to be a string pull top. The hummer is of course the noise it makes when it is spinning.
Tyrolean Roulette. This looks just like its name. The top is used as a pointer for the winnings or losings! The name Tyrolean implies Switzerland. Could it have originated in that country?
Bowl Top. This is a top that is a thrown top. It has no superior shaft or axis, rather it is hollow like a bowl. It does have a peg to spin on.
Winged top. This top looks self explanatory. I just wonder if the wings are fixed or fly out as the top is spun?
Don-go-law. Teetotum. A six sided dice type of top. Used for a variety of gambling or fortune telling games.
Eggplant and Cucumber. I can see the likeness. Is the cucumber a support for the egg plant top?
Emperor and Queen Doll tops. Seem to be spun on a platter. I can not make out what they small white object is?
Emperor and Queen Doll tops. The maker is Tamotsu Fukisima.
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