Black ceramic female figure with carvings on the back. Dogu figurines: These are believed to have been used for ritualistic and ceremonial purposes, expressing the mysterious power of women who nurture life, and praying for fertility, childbirth, and warding off evil. - Material: Unglazed pottery - Design: Nude Dogu figurine (replica) - Features: Carvings on the back - Color: Black - Size: Approximately 15cm I wrote this in my notes earlier. Purchased at the Saitama Kofun (burial mounds). Each item is handmade by a craftsman, so no two are alike. This is a retro item, so please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such items. ★ This is an item I have cherished. Thank you for viewing! ✴