Thank you very much for viewing. [Rare] Hamamatsu Hariko (Paper Mache) Tiger Cart, Nodding Tiger, Kayo Nihashi, Shōwa Period, Zodiac, Tiger, Folk Toy, Traditional Craft, Folk Art Hamamatsu Hariko is a local toy that began production in Hamamatsu in the early Meiji era, using the techniques of Hisayasu Miwa, a former Tokugawa retainer, who was living in Edo at the time. Hisayasu's son, Eichi, inherited the craft, and Hisayasu's sixth daughter, Shino Nihashi (designated as an Intangible Cultural Property of Hamamatsu City in 1959), was involved in the production. This work is the "Tiger Cart" by the 4th generation Kayo Nihashi (Kayako), who inherited Hamamatsu Hariko after Shino's death. Total length: Approximately 16cm Width: Approximately 7.5cm Height: Approximately 10cm 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. #HamamatsuHariko #KayoNihashi #KayakoNihashi #TigerCart #NoddingTiger #Zodiac #Tiger #FolkToy #TraditionalCraft #FolkArt #FourthGeneration #ShowaPeriod