Tiger, Ox & Monkey, Japanese Folk Craft Animals
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Vintage Japanese folk crafts of three different animals.
The first is a monkey made out of a small branch of a tree. It measures 2-7/8" x 2-3/4", including the tail. Good condition.
The second is a paper mache nodding tiger measuring 1-5/8" tall x 3". Good condition.
The third is a golden ox or kinbeko. Oxen were used to carry out gold from the mines and statues made of gold were created to honor their work. This ox is painted gold and carries money boxes on the back. It measures 1-1/4" tall x 2-1/4 long. Good Condition.
These are part of a family collection of folk crafts from the 50's and 60's. The father traveled to all parts of Japan on business and would bring home souvenirs for the family.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 24 March, 2008.
