'Otedama' Shishimai New Year Decoration ito masataka In 1989 he was designated

In 1989 he was designated as a Living National Treasure for adding artistic elements to the traditional Nabeshima art form

and there’s some discolouration on the lid of the box (both the inside and outside)

It comes with its original signed wooden storage box as well as a turmeric coloured wrapping cloth for when the item is in storage

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and has long played a role in preserving and promoting the tradition of Kishu lacquerware

'Otedama' Shishimai New Year Decoration ito masataka In 1989 he was designated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a very small otedama shishimai New Year decoration with a bean bag body. Otedama are a traditional bean bag toy for juggling. These days otedama are combined with traditional folk crafts and sold as souvenirs across Japan. The otedama in this listing is a shishi lion with a chirimen fabric body. They are a popular New