Antique Japanese Kawara Onikawara Rooftop Ornament

Description

Japanese roof ornament that was attached frontally atop the ridge the roof.

Kawara (瓦), the traditional roof tiles of Japan, … more Japanese roof ornament that was attached frontally atop the ridge the roof.

Kawara (瓦), the traditional roof tiles of Japan, not only keep out the rain, but also have personality, meaning and spiritual symbolism.
Dimensions: height 25 cm - width 40 cm - depth 11 cm.
Beautiful as a decoration piece on the cupboard or wall. Also used as a garden/pond ornament.
Origin: Nagoya, Aichi prefecture
Material: Kawara Ceramic
Period: Meiji period
In very good condition. less