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Animals of the Chinese zodiac, Folk toys of Tottori prefecture

Shinobu kogeiten2016

Tottori Prefectural Government

Tottori Prefectural Government
Tottori-shi, Tottori-ken, Japan

Animals representing the twelve year cycle of the Chinese zodiac are one of the typical handmade folk toys made from the cedar and hinoki cypress woods of Tottori prefecture. These charming figures capture the characteristics of each animal using simplified shapes and bright, colorful hand painting.

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  • Title: Animals of the Chinese zodiac, Folk toys of Tottori prefecture
  • Creator: Shinobu kogeiten
  • Date Created: 2016
  • Location Created: Shinobu kogeiten
  • Subject Keywords: Tottori Prefecture
  • External Link: Shimobu kogeiten
Tottori Prefectural Government

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