Namahage Bell onta bowls 7”) x 25

7”) x 25

They come with their original paper storage box as well as a Japanese language profile paper

His work is primarily decorated with seasonal motifs

Also the exterior has been polished with something which has left discolouration on the handle and around the rim

Kojima Yoichi (1886-1970) was born in Fukuoka and is considered to be one of the finest Hakata doll makers of his time

Namahage Bell onta bowls 7”) x 25*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an earthenware Namahage bell from Akita Prefecture. Namahage are demon like beings from Japanese folklore. They are usually portrayed by young men wearing oversized ogre masks and traditional straw capes during New Year, and then again during a large festival in February. During the New Year ritual, Namahage make the