Thank you very much for viewing. [Excellent Condition] Shimokawara-yaki Clay Doll, Hato-bue (Dove Whistle), with Box, Folk Toy, Traditional Craft, Folk Art Shimokawara-yaki has been passed down in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture for about 200 years. The representative work is the Hato-bue. It is a simple folk toy with colors such as green, red, purple, and yellow. In Hirosaki, it was believed that if a child put a clay Hato-bue in their mouth and blew it, it would ward off insects. It seems there was a custom of letting young children blow the Hato-bue as a toy. [Features] It is shaped like a dove, and when you blow the tail, a gentle tone like the cooing of a dove comes out. [History and Origin] It spread throughout Japan as a children's toy during the Edo period. The Hato-bue of Shimokawara-yaki clay dolls in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture is particularly famous and is popular as a folk toy of Tsugaru. [Role in Modern Times] Nowadays, due to its simple and lovely appearance, it is also popular as an interior item. [Folk Belief] In the past, it was believed that if you let a child lick the clay of the clay Hato-bue, it would calm "kanno-mushi" (a type of childhood ailment), so it became widespread as a children's toy. Total Length: Approximately 11cm Width: Approximately 4cm Height: Approximately 6cm Please note that there may be some errors. Long-term storage item. There are some stains due to aging. The items in the photos are all that are included. To prevent trouble, returns are not accepted. #ShimokawaraYakiClayDoll #Hatobue #FolkToy #TraditionalCraft #FolkArt