NBTHK Hozon Tōsogu
Marugata: 7.1 x 7 cm
Thickness: 6 mm
Maru mimi
Four stylized monkey dolls
Monkey dolls (saru-ningyo) are made of cloth, stuffed with cotton and in ancient times were sometimes sewn into the clothing of children, as monkeys were thought to ward off diseases. In modern times, they function more as general good-luck charms.
Inventory Nr: 1662
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