Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK896
Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK896
Japanese Miniature Clay Onigawara Roof Tile
This is a miniature Japanese sculpted clay oni demon roof tile (kawara) decoration often found on temples and sometimes private residences. Also called onigawara, this ridge-end tile acts as an amulet to frighten off evil spirits and ward off misfortune and disaster. It appears to be a simple amulet/souvenir from Mt. Oe in Kyoto Prefecture.
- Gray
- Clay
- Kanji on back: 魔除 (amulet), 大江山 (Ooeyama, a mountain in Kyoto Prefecture).
- C1980
- Item weight: 20 grams
- Packed weight: 150 grams
- Approx. 4 cm long x 3.5 cm wide x 0.6 cm thick
- Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- This item was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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