Papier-mâché Shishimai Akabeko #1 ito sekisui v yunomi This particular maneki has its

This particular maneki has its left paw raised and is a part of the kiln’s Seto Maneki Neko series

2”) x 12cm (4

During World War II production stopped

A chago is a scoop for taking tea leaves from a chatsubo

They are wheel-thrown and the front of each cup is decorated with deer and red and gold momiji leaves

Papier-mâché Shishimai Akabeko #1 ito sekisui v yunomi This particular maneki has its*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a hand painted shishimai akabeko made by Hanjiro in Fukushima. An akabeko is a toy made from papier mch thats shaped and painted to look like a red oxen. The body is hollow and the head bobs up and down when moved. Akabeko originated in the Aizu region of Fukushima, and is probably one of the most recognizable folk crafts