Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 small paper mache dragon 7”) from top to bottom

7”) from top to bottom

Upon seeing the three creatures he explained that he was weak and tired from travelling

This listing is for a set of five Kawatsura-nuri lacquerware plates made around 30-40 years ago

as well as a Japanese language profile paper about Echizen-nuri

1”) handle down x 13

Papier-mâché Tiger Akabeko #2 small paper mache dragon 7”) from top to bottom*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 tiger 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