Description
Hand-made Japanese wooden hachiman horse figure. Dolls such as these were originally made to act as good luck charms by horse breeders in Aomori prefecture, an area of Japan long famous for quality equine stock. The dolls are painted with bold colors and patterns to represent a horse’s strength and vitality and to act as a ward against disease or accident. This doll is in good condition with some marks and scratches from handling and is less than 20 years old.
Size:
Height: 5.7 inches (14.5 cm)
Length (nose to tail): 4.5 inches (11.5 cm)
Weight: 5.5 ounces (156 grams)
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item code: R1S4-0003880
ship code: L1650
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