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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