Doll brought with a bride at the time of marriage called ‘Houkou-san’

UnknownSyouwa period,20th century

Seto Inland Sea Folk History Museum
Takamatsu City, Japan

This doll was believed to take on the illness of sick people and help them recover. It is Kagawa Prefecture`s folk toy.
Found in Takamatsu City,Kagawa Prefecture.

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Title: Doll brought with a bride at the time of marriage called ‘Houkou-san’
Creator: Unknown
Date: Syouwa period,20th century
Type: paper
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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