Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting Kanji meaning: name of the

Kanji meaning: name of the lily field in Tanigumi area

This vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting

This is a vintage Japanese resin plastic mixing bowl with a spout

Tiny chips on bottom edge

On the left of the calendar

Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting Kanji meaning: name of theJapanese Miniature Clay Onigawara Roof Tile This is a miniature Japanese sculpted clay oni demon roof tile (kawara) decoration often found on temples and sometimes private residences. Also called onigawara, this ridge end tile acts as an amulet to frighten off evil spirits and ward off misfortune and disaster. It appears to be a simple amulet souvenir, or even a small sample. Gray Clay Kanji on back: (place in Gifu), (roof tile shop). C1980 Item