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karako 唐子 Chinese children
lit. "Tang children"

. Gosho ningyoo 御所人形 Gosho dolls from the Imperial Palace .
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Karako are very similar to Gosho ningyo.



They carry auspicious items, like peaches or turtle and crane for longevity or a treasure ship (takarabune　宝船) for good financial fortunes.


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Many of us have probably seen them at one time or another... drawings of cute little children, dressed in Chinese style, on bowls or dishes.
These children are called "karako" (唐子), which literally translate to "Chinese children". "Kara" (唐) is actually the character for the Tang dynasty (618-907) of China, considered by many as the golden age Chinese culture and power. The little children design on pottery symbolizes health for sons & daughters and longevity/continuity.
The number of children on the design also have significance. You will probably see three, five or seven children. (Always odd, never even number!)
The more children on the pottery, the higher is its grade.
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. Karako - こけし Kokeshi wooden dolls .

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嬰児図（唐子図）享保六年（1721）Painting from 1721


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九谷焼 陶器掛け時計 clock from Kutani ware


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Panda karako パンダ唐子


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. hasu no mi karako ningyoo 蓮の実唐子人形 Chinese children on Lotus .
They can be used as a decoration for New Year or at the entrance hall to entertain visitors.

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Aichi 愛知県　

. taiko-uchi karako 太鼓打ち唐子 "Chinese Boy" beating the drum .

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Miyagi 宮城県


source : newday.sakura.ne.jp/claydolls/tutumi...

太鼓打ち唐子 Karako beating the drum


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Tottori 鳥取県

. 象唐子 elephant and Chinese child - doll .


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Yamagata 山形県


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taikomochi 太鼓打ち唐子 Karako beating the drum



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tora nori 虎乗り唐子 Karako riding on a tiger
相良土人形 Sagara clay dolls


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