Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK896 gobunshobako Packed Weight: 217 grams

Packed Weight: 217 grams

Stains on the white cloth on the backside

Yakushigama (Yakushi kiln)

Antique Japanese Oil Lantern

water pot (Mizusashi): 14 cm wide x 16

Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK896 gobunshobako Packed Weight: 217 gramsJapanese 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: (amulet), (Ooeyama, a mountain in Kyoto