Thank you very much for viewing. Kurama-yama, Kurama-dera, Lucky Tiger, A-Un Tiger, Kyoto, Clay Bell, Evil Ward, Folk Toy, Traditional Craft, Folk Art The "Lucky Tiger" is a clay bell given at Kurama-dera Temple on Kurama-yama in Kyoto. It is a clay bell associated with the principal image of Bishamonten. Instead of Komainu (guardian dogs), there are "Komatora" (guardian tigers), which are believed to ward off evil and provide protection. The guardian tiger on the right side, with its mouth open, is "A," and the one on the left side, with its mouth closed, is "Un," forming "A-Un." "A-Un" is said to represent the beginning and end of all things, and the entirety of the universe. Width: Approximately 5.5cm Height: Approximately 7cm Depth: Approximately 5cm Please allow for some margin of error. Long-term storage item. The items in the photos are all that are included. To prevent any issues, returns are not accepted. #Kuramayama #Kuramayama #LuckyTiger #Kuramaji #Aun #Kyoto #ClayBell #EvilWard #TraditionalCraft #FolkToy #FolkArt