Kawarayane ni tora no okimono
Tiger statue on a tile roof Japanese ceramic tiger tora statue In the past in some areas of Japan tiger figures were displayed each year during the month of May on Boy s Day now called Children s Day in an effort to protect children and encourage healthy growth As the fierce looking tiger was thought to frighten away evil spirits and instill strength into developing bodies and minds During the Japanese Edo period 1600 1848 papier mache Harikonotora bobble head tiger dolls were very popular with travelers on Japan s famous and historic Tokaido road This was especially true with traveling Daimyo samurai lords who believed the fierce tiger could travel one thousand ri ancient Japanese unit of measure with ease and that the spirit of the tiger captured in the doll could inspire his many retainers to do the same during their remaining journey on the Tokaido The tiger statue on the roof is a protector for the house and protects the family for evil spirits
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Photo credit: © Japan Art Collection (JAC) / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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