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Tora トラ　- 虎　- 寅　the Tiger Toys . Tora Yakushi 寅薬師 "Tiger Yakushi" - Yakushi Nyorai . The tiger is one of the 12 zodiac animals of the Asian calendar. He is therefore a well-liked animal in folk art and handicraft. . 2010 the Year of the Tiger 寅年 toradoshi the white tiger in the West 白虎 It comes as a papermachee doll, clay doll or clay bell and other materials. A tiger "can run for a thousand miles" and sees things far away, so it is a symbol for strength and good health. In China the tiger was known to ward off evil influence from the mind, so people put up little tiger figures to protect themselves and their families. Something that is very special to you and you do not want to let go is called tora no ko　虎の子 child of a tiger. This shows the strong bond between a mother and her children. Tigers are not native to Japan, but people of old have used their imagination to produce figures according to the tales they have heard and paintings they could collect from abroad. The first real tiger was brought to Japan via the Korean embassy in 1595 as a present to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. This is an old clay figure from Fushimi, in the collection of the Japan Toy Museum. The Tiger Collection of the Museum is from Nagao Zensaburo 長尾善三, who collected more than 1000 tiger pieces. Zensaburo was born in the year of the tiger in Osaka in 1902 and visited the Shinno-San festival when he was 12 years old. Introduction . 12 zociac animals 干支　 eto, kanshi . Some tigers are made with a head that can wiggle kubifuri tora 首振り虎 tiger with a wiggeling head . . . CLICK here for Photos ! . WKD : First Day of the Tiger (hatsu tora) . Bishamonten helps those born on the day of the tiger, in the hour of the tiger and in the year of the tiger. He is especially venerated with tiger amulets at Mount Shigisan and Mount Kurama. . . . CLICK here for Photos ! . Bishamon-Ten . 毘沙門天 . .................................................................................................................................................................. . Tora Daruma 「トラだるま」 . . Daruma or Bukan 豊干 riding a tiger だるまちゃんととらのこちゃん . Daruma chan and Tora chan . .................................................................................................................................................................. tora no dorei 虎 土鈴 clay bells with tiger . . . CLICK here for Photos ! tora no ema 寅 絵馬 votive tablets with tiger . . . CLICK here for Photos ! tora no hariko 寅 張子 papermachee dolls . . . CLICK here for Photos ! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ABC - List of Tiger Toys from the Prefectures Aichi 愛知県 . tora dooji 寅童子 Tora Doji . Hooraisan Tooshoogu 鳳来山東照宮 Horaisan Toshoguand Tokugawa Ieyasu ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Fukushima 福島県 koshidaka tora 腰高虎 tiger holding his hip up source :　folkcraft.samurai47.com This is a papermachee doll in the tradition of Miharu Dolls. Many were made after WW II. The tiger holding up his bottom is an old tradition from the Edo period. The male tiger has his head is slightly bent to the left and the mouth is wide open. There is also a female with the mouth closed, looking to the right. Thus they represent the "A-Un" spirit of Buddhism, represented in the Deva Kings. . Miharu　Daruma 三春だるま . . Nio, Deva Kings 仁王 (Nioo) byakko hariko 白虎張り子 white tiger These white tigers from Aizu remind of the army“白虎隊”Byakkotai source : popeye.sakura.ne.jp/fukushima... byakkotai okiagari 白虎隊起き上がり Daruma wobbeling doll soldier from Aizu　会津若松 - quote - The Byakkotai (白虎隊, "White Tiger Unit") was a group of around 300 young teenage samurai of the Aizu Domain, who fought in the Boshin War (1868–1869). - - - More in the WIKIPEDIA ! ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ibaraki 茨城県 Hitachi Naka town ひたちなか市 / Nakaminato 那珂湊 the fishing port Nakaminato yokomuki tora 横向き虎 tiger looking to the side kao yokomuki 顔横向き face looking to the side This amulet helps to avoid evil influences and keeps the children healthy. It was first made by Iida Kishichi 飯田喜七, who had made Daruma dolls with the wish for safety at sea of the local fishing boats. He then made the zodiac animals, especially the rabbit (usagi 卯) and this tiger 寅. He stopped producing, so there are no more animals for the following year of the dragon and later. This is a papermachee doll. It wiggles with its head, which is fixed in a special way that it looks to the side. The yellow body is painted in vivid colors of red and black, with blue eyes. . Nakaminato Hariko 那珂湊 張子 papermachee dolls from Nakaminato . .................................................................................................................................................................. Ooarai isozaki jinja 大洗磯前神社 Isohama town 磯浜 The deity venerated at the shrine is Sukunahikona no mikoto 少彦名命.. Sukunahikona no mikoto 少彦名命 Sukuna Hikona, Sukuna-Hikona . ema　絵馬　 votive tablet ........................................................................................................................... . Folk Toys from Ibaraki . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Ishikawa 石川県 Kaga mayoke tora 加賀魔除虎 tiger warding off evil from Kaga Decorated for the New Year to ward off evil. This is a papermachee toy from Kaga 加賀の張子. The tiger is quite round and cute and wiggles his head to invite good fortune. . Folk Toys from Ishikawa . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Iwate 岩手県 Matsuyo tora まつよ虎 Tiger made by Matsuyo A tiger made from straw 藁細工 is relatively seldom in Japan. The inside is strong, with straw wrapped to form the body. Then igusa 　イグサ　/ 藺草 /井草 grass is used to make the extremities, tail and head. After that some cloth is wrapped around the body to show the stripes. Matsuyo 松代 was the first craftsman to make this kind of tiger. Hanamaki ningyoo 花巻人形 dolls from Hanamaki . Folk Toys from Iwate . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Kagawa 　香川県　 　 　 hariko no tora 張り子の虎 papermachee tiger Marugame town 丸亀 Takamatsu hariko　高松張子 papermachee dolls from Takamatsu . Folk Toys of Kagawa . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::　 Kyoto 京都 TBA Rakuhoku 洛北 Northern Kyoto Kurama yama no a-un-tora 鞍馬山のあうん虎 A-Un tigers Like the A-Un 阿吽　spirit of Buddhism, see above, Nio Deva Kings. Heian Jingu no fuku tora 福虎 lucky tiger Rakusei 洛西 Western Kyoto hariko no tora 張り子の虎 papermachee tiger Yamashina 山科 Bishamonten no tora 毘沙門天の虎 tiger of Bishamonten In the Bishamon Temple Hall of Yamashina, these masks are kept. tora no men 虎面 tiger maks . Folk Toys from Kyoto . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Miyagi 宮城県　 　 toramai, tora mai 虎舞 tiger dance Ichihasama choo 一迫町 . Folk Toys from Miyagi . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Nara 　奈良県 　 The world's biggest Fuku Tora 福寅 Lucky Tiger . . . CLICK here for Photos of Fuku Tora ! Mount Shigisan, Temple Choogo Sonshi Ji 信貴山朝護孫子寺 The laughing tiger at Mount Shigisan 千手院の笑寅 Click the image for more photos. Shigisan 信貴山,信貴山寺 Mount Shigisan Temple The main deity of this holy mountain is Bishamonten. see above for Bishamonten . Folk Toys from Nara . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Osaka　大阪 shrine Sukunahikona jinja 少彦名命神社 Sukunahikona Shrine enshrines a guardian god of Dosho-machi 道修町, Osaka's medicine town. During the Shinno Festival on November 23, 23, people buy bamboo branches to celebrate the Buddha of Medicine, Shinno san 神農（じんのう）さん. Another item sold in honor of Shinno Sama as a token for good health is a small tiger made of papermachee, Jinno no tora 神農の虎. . 少彦名命 - Sukunahikona, the Deity of Medicine . with photo of toy tigers offerings . Folk Toys from Osaka . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Shimane 島根県 Izumo 出雲の『張子の虎』 Papermachee tiger Stamp from 1961 . Stamps with Animal Toys . . Folk Toys from Shimane . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Shizuoka　静岡 tora hariko 虎張り子 tiger papermachee doll Hamamatsu city 浜松市 . Folk Toys from Shizuoka ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yamagata 山形県　 nemari tora ねまり寅　/ ねまりトラ crouching tiger nemaru is a word of the Yamagata dialect, meaning crouching, with the forelegs in a position as to jump off right away. - - - - - . Sasano ittobori 笹野一刀彫 Sasano carving with one knife . - - - - - . tora nori karako 虎乗り唐子 Karako riding on a tiger . Yamagata hariko 山形張り子 papermachee dolls from Yamagata . Folk Toys from Yamagata . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::　 . Kato Kiyomasa 加藤清正 and Tiger Toys . . Watonai (Koxinga) 和唐内 / 和藤内 and Tiger Toys . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . . . CLICK here for tiger Photos ! . Reference . .................................................................................................................................................................. reference :　brutus miyagemon ................................................................................. - google to check out : 宮城県　木地玩具　とら Miyagi, woodcarving, tiger 栃木県　佐野土人形　開運とら（土鈴）出世とら（土鈴） Tochigi, Sano clay dolls, tiger bringing good luck (like Daruma) shusse tora 出世とら（土鈴） tiger for a career (two clay bells) 東京都　江戸張子　招き寅（メス）（オス） Tokyo, Edo hariko, papermachee dolls, maneki tora (like a maneki neko　招き猫) 東京都　江戸張子　奴寅）Yakko Tiger from Edo 千葉県　佐原張子　とら車 toraguruma, tora kuruma Chiba, tiger with wheels 埼玉県　春日部張子　首振りトラ kubifuri tora Saitama, Kasukabe papermachee 埼玉県　春日部張子　だるま抱きトラ Daruma-hugging tiger 埼玉県　春日部張子　ねまりトラ nemari tora 静岡県　浜松張子　首振りトラ　虎車 toraguruma Shizuoka, Hamamatsu hariko, tiger with wheels 静岡県　浜松張子　虎ころがし,tora korogashi 滋賀県　小幡土人形　トラ土鈴　ミニトラ Shiga, Obata clay dolls, clay bell 滋賀県　小幡土人形　虎旦那　吠え虎 tiger danna, barking tiger 大阪府　大阪張子　起上がりとら Osaka Hariko papermachee dolls, okiagari 京都府　伏見土人形（菱屋）とら Kyoto, Fushimi clay dolls, from Mugiya 兵庫県　姫路張子　豆とら Hyogo Himeji papermachee dolls, mame tora, small tiger 鳥取県　鳥取張子　 Tottori papermachee dolls 鳥取県　岩井温泉（木）寅 Iwai onsen hot spring 島根県　出雲張子　張子虎 Tottori Izumo 佐賀県　能古見土人形　とら鈴 Saga, Nogomi clay dolls, bell with tiger 熊本県　木葉土人形　寅 Kumamoto, Konoha clay dolls ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Kitty chan as a tiger 寅年キティ for 2010 tiger toys - the little boy points to Kitty chan

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Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine

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Tamukeyama Hachiman no tachi ema 手向山八幡の立絵馬 standing votive tablets from Tamukeyama Hachiman shrine tateema, tate ema 立絵馬 standing votive tablet 板立絵馬, 立絵馬（たちえま） It is painted with special colors, doro e no gu 泥絵具, a kind of iwa enogu 岩絵具 (stone pigment colors). The horse is black and the decorations are in red. At this shrine a black horse was offered in rain rituals to pray for rain. A white horse was offered to pray for ending a rainy period. Later on, instead of offering a life horse, these standing votive tablets where used. This is maybe the oldest version of a "horse votive tablet". . WKD : Rain Rituals (amagoi 雨乞い) . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Tamukeyama Hachiman Gu 手向山八幡宮 Hachimansha, Shrine Hachiman Sha 八幡社 Tamuke-yama Hachimangu Shrine quote Tamukeyama Hachiman-gu Shrine celebrates the Shinto deity Hachiman and is located in Zoshi Town, Nara. In 749 (the Nara period) Emperor Shomu transferred part of the spirit of the Hachiman deity from Usa Hachiman-gu Shrine (the head Hachiman shrine in Kyushu) and founded Tamukeyama Shrine to act as a guardian of Todai-ji Temple. The Tamukeyama Shrine became the first branch of the Hachiman shrine. Later, in 1250, Hojo Tokiyori 北条時頼 relocated the shrine to its present site. The main building was burned down by fires during various wars and was rebuilt in 1691. Its treasure storehouse built in the Azekura-zukuri construction style also contains elements of Tempyo architectural style from Todai-ji Temple, and is designated as an Important Cultural Asset by the Japanese government. The shrine contains many other assets, including Karakura (National Treasure) and Bugaku-men (Important Cultural Asset). The shrine also hosts various annual Shinto religious rituals such as Tegai-e on January 5th and the Otau-e Festival in February. Tamukeyama Shrine has been surrounded by beautiful red and yellow autumn leaves (momiji) since ancient times and Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and a poet who is enshrined as a deity of scholarship, composed a poem about the shrine which appeared in the poetry collection One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets. source : nippon-kichi.jp . Hachiman Shrines and their festivals . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 菅家 このたびは　幣も取りあへず　手向山 　　　紅葉 の錦　神のまにまに kono tabi wa nusa mo toriaezu Tamukeyama momiji no nishiki kami no mani mani Waka by Sugawara no Michizane Written on the occasion of a journey of retired Emperor Uda. At the present time, Since I could bring no offering, See Mount Tamuke! Here are brocades of red leaves, As a tribute to the gods. At Offering Hill, where I couldn’t offer prayer strips for this journey now, a brocade of autumn leaves — may the gods find them pleasing. . Reference . . Sugawara Michizane　菅原道真 . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::　 . . . CLICK here for Photos ! . Reference .

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. Nara Folk Toys

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. Nara Period (710 to 794) 　奈良時代 .
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Nara Folk Art - 奈良県

Three ancient capitals of Japan were built on the land of Nara, namely
Asuka-kyō, Fujiwara-kyō (694–710) and
Heijō-kyō 平城京 (710–784).

. Nara and Haiku .

. Kasuga taisha　春日大社 Great Kasuga Shrine.

. Mount Miwa 三輪山 Miwa-yama .

. Yoshino Mountains 吉野山 Yoshino-yama .


Many Shrines and Temples in Nara have their special clay bells and amulets.


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Nara Ningyoo　奈良人形 dolls from Nara
If you have ever been to Nara you most likely have visited the Kasuga Shrine with its many donated lanterns. It was established in 768A.D. Nara ningyo originated from Kasuga's ancient festival dance called dengaku. Certain musicians would wear hats with small wood figures hanging from them. In 1620-40's a craftsman by the name of Okano Heiemon started making what are now called Nara dolls modeled after the small figures on the hats.
Nara dolls
are distinct in their appearance. They are cut from a block of wood and the cuts are very angular and are called to-no-kiri (sword cut) or itto-bori 一刀彫 (one chisel carving).
The dolls
are painted with very bright matte colors. Most dolls are representations of Noh theater characters. Most pre-Meiji dolls are rare since these dolls are not cute and cuddly and exhibit a sharp crudeness.
source : www.yoshinoantiques.com

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- Collection Gabi Greve

Two wooden dolls from Nara


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Gojoo town 五条市 Gojo



Minami Ada no nagashibina 南阿田の流し雛 "floating Hina dolls" from Minamiada village
From the temple 源竜寺 Genryu-Ji in the upper region of the river 吉野川 Yoshinogawa.
The skin of bamboo is folded into a boat and two paper dolls are fastened to it. A letter with a wish can also be added.
They are made by the local women living near the temple and sold only during the Hina Matsuri, March 3.

. hina matsuri 雛祭り Hina Doll Festival .


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Nara town 奈良



Deer is the sacred animal of the town.
There are many deer dolls from various materials.



hariko no shika 張り子の鹿 papermachee deer
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..... 奈良の竹鹿 deer from bamboo
..... 奈良の土鹿 deer from clay
. Nara goshiki shika 奈良五色鹿 five deer in five colors .


shika no maki fude 鹿の巻筆 pen made from deer hair
from shrine Kasuga Taisha
The hair is colored in the "five colors".
These pens are often used for auspicious writings, such as greetings for weddings and other auspiciuos situation.

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. Hokkeji no mamori inu 法華寺の守り犬 protector dog from Hokke-Ji .

法華寺に守り犬買ふ小正月
Hokkeji ni mamori inu kau koshoogatsu

at temple Hokke-Ji
I buy a dog talisman -
little New Year

Kawai Kayoko 河合佳代子

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Ikoma city 生駒市

. Takayama chasen 茶筅 / 茶筌　/ 茶せん bamboo tea whisk .


ittoobori 奈良の一刀彫 carvings with one knife from Nara
. Shoojoo 猩猩 /猩々 Shojo, a legendary drunkard


. Kasuga jinja no ema 春日神社の絵馬
votiv tablet from shrine Kasuga taisha　春日大社 .


. migawari saru 身代わり猿 monkey charm
from Naramachi 奈良町


. Shootoku taishi 聖徳太子尊像 statue of prince Shotoku Taishi .
at temple Hokke-Ji


Tamukeyama Hachiman no tachi ema 手向山八幡の立絵馬
standing votive tablet from Tamukeyama Hachiman shrine


. Tooshoodaiji no tama oogi 唐招提寺の宝扇 treasure fan
hoosen 宝扇, from temple Toshodai-Ji
Priest Ganjin 鑑真 and Toshodai-Ji

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ningyoo sumi 人形墨 dolls made from Sumi writing ink


奈良人形墨




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The Producing of "Sumi" Ink Sticks in Nara
Sumi is made from soot and bone-glue, but the quality and color tone of Sumi differ a great deal depending on what kind of raw materials are used.
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. sumi ningyoo 墨人形 dolls from Sumi writing ink - Introduction .

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Nara city 　奈良市

. Nara joofu 奈良上布 Nara Jofu hemp cloth .
Nara Sarashi 奈良晒 "Nara Bleached Fabric"


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Sakurai town 桜井市

Izumo ningyoo 出雲人形 Izumo dolls / 大和出雲人形　Yamato Izumo ningyoo



素朴な素焼の土人形大和出雲人形！
Simple but beautiful clay dolls.
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Hase tsuchi ningyoo 初瀬土人形 clay dolls from Hase /Hatsuse
Hatsuse 初瀬 / Hatsuse Izumo Tsuchi Ningyoo 初瀬出雲土人形
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Okoso zukin 御高祖頭巾 Woman with a special hood

馬乗り小姓 Girl on a horse
唐人 Chinese man
福助 Fukusuke
source : newday.sakura.ne.jp...

. Temple Hasedera 長谷寺 Nara .

. Hase Kaido 初瀬街道 Hase Pilgrims Road to Ise .


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Shigisan 信貴山 Mount Shigisan

. hariko no tora 張り子の虎 papermachee tiger .

初寅を明日にひかえて信貴詣で
hatsu tora o asu ni hikaete Shigi moode

tomorrow we have
the first day of the tiger -
visiting Temple Shigisan

Kei 惠以

WKD . First Day of the Tiger (hatsu tora)


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tsuratsura dorei つらつら土鈴 clay bells hanging below each other
tsubaki 奈良椿土鈴 camellia in five colors

More clay bells with motives from Nara :
二月堂瓜燈篭 / 天平鬼瓦土鈴 / 稲ホ飾り/ 鹿土鈴

kingyo dorei 金魚土鈴 clay bell with a goldfish



Made at the kilns of 赤膚焼　Akahada pottery - “red skin”pottery
since the Showa period.

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Akahadayaki 赤膚焼　Akahada pottery
Akahada is the name of the area in Nara where pottery kilns have been located for hundreds of years, serving temples, shrines and the imperial court. The origin of Akahada-yaki ceramics is not clearly known but it is said to have been recognized as an important kiln in the Momoyama-era (1568-1600), when a local samurai general, Toyotomi Hidenaga (1540-1591) invited a skilful potter to the Akahada area to produce Hidenaga’s tea ceremony bowls and tools.
Manufactured in Gojyo, Nara City, is one of the Enshu Seven Kilns so named because Kobori Enshu, a prominent tea master, loved them.
In the early Edo-era (1603-1868), one of the masters of the Japanese tea ceremony school, Kobori Enshu (1579-1647), was a great fan of Akahada-yaki and gave it his official patronage.
Typical Akahada-yaki ceramics have a thick round shape with a faintly reddish and white color produced by the unique chemicals used for the glaze and the iron-rich soil used. It has a silky touch and many Akahada-yaki ceramics are embossed with a rustic scene of people or deer. These are called Nara-e (pictures of Nara).
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. Kingyo 金魚 goldfish as folk toys

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Yoshino valley 吉野

. Yoshinobina 吉野雛 hina dolls from Yoshino .



Yoshino ningyoo 吉野人形 dolls from Yoshino


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