Shinobi Goma Rice Straw Horse sancai shishi lion which translates as ‘clear stream’

which translates as ‘clear stream’

There are different versions of white birch kokeshi available all across Japan

He left manufacturing and turned to studio pottery

*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 1690 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING

and the arrival of the makie technique from Aizu

Shinobi Goma Rice Straw Horse sancai shishi lion which translates as ‘clear stream’*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage shinobi goma rice straw horse. Shinobi goma are from Hanamaki town located in Iwate Prefecture. They are a special talisman from Enmanji temple founded by Heian noble, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758 811). Traditionally shinobi goma were used as an auspicious item for finding a good marriage partner, or for praying