Small Papier Mâché Tengu Daruma early summer futaoki This piece was most likely

This piece was most likely made to commemorate the annual children’s day festival on May 5th

and there’s a single blue line above the foot

Its discoloured and the lacquer has some scratches/scuffing

He was a recipient of the Order of Culture

Small Papier Mâché Tengu Daruma early summer futaoki This piece was most likely*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small papier mch tengu Daruma. Tengu are a type of long nosed goblin believed to inhabit the mountains and forests of Japan. They have supernatural powers and are recognised in both Shinto and Buddhist teachings. The Daruma in this listing comes from Furumine Shrine in Kanuma city, Tochigi Prefecture. Furumine Shrine is