Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting This vintage Japanese Buddhist altar

This vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting

Ink on the tip of the brushes

We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Gifu

19 cm long x 19 cm wide x 6

Japanese Buddhist Wooden Percussion instrument

Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting This vintage Japanese Buddhist altarJapanese 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