.main1 p,.main1 span .main1 h1 .main1 h2 .main1 p,.main1 div .margin-bottom_change h1,h2 h2 Konoha Monkey Doll① a traditional craft of Kumamoto JAPAN unglazed clay doll Description Maker: Konoha Monkey Pottery Area: Konoha, Gyokuto Town, Tamana County, Kumamoto Prefecture Size: 3 cm (width), 6 cm (height) Ingredient: Pottery clay Konoha Monkey Doll, a traditional craft of Kumamoto Konoha Monkey is an unglazed clay doll made at the foot of Mt. On New Year's Day in the 7th year of Yoro (723), an old man in the capital who lived in the village of “Tiger's Tooth (Konoha)” prayed to the Kasuga Grand Myojin in Nara and made a ritual vessel to be dedicated to the shrine using the red clay from Konoha Mountain. When the remaining clay was thrown away, it is said to have turned into a monkey. Originally, the clay was colorless, but now some of them are colored. They have long been cherished by the local people as a guardian deity to ward off illness and misfortune, to bring harmony between husband and wife, and to ensure the prosperity of their offspring. Attention! The clay is unglazed and painted! Since the unglazed clay is painted, the ground

color varies from light brown to dark brown. Please allow for variations in color. Please allow for

color variations! Each handmade item may vary slightly. Please understand that we try to purchase items that are similar to those shown in the photos. Please note that each item is handmade! The

color may appear different from the actual

color depending on the monitor environment you are viewing. Shipping We will ship by DHL or FedEx or Japan Post International Buyers - Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.