{"product_id":"ft387-folk-toy-fushimi-ningyo-伏見人形","title":"FT387 - Folk Toy Fushimi Ningyō 伏見人形","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFushimi Ningyō \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e伏見人形\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTenjin Riding an Ox \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e天神騎牛\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is a traditional Japanese folk craft made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eŌnishi Jūtarō \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e大西十太郎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, a craftsman associated with the long-standing Fushimi doll tradition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eKyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Fushimi dolls are considered one of the oldest types of clay folk figurines in Japan, with origins dating back to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEdo period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, and are known for their simple molded forms, bright pigments, and auspicious symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe figure portrays \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTenjin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, the deified form of the scholar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSugawara no Michizane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, who is widely revered in Japan as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ekami of scholarship, learning, and calligraphy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. Tenjin is shown seated calmly atop an ox, a motif closely associated with Michizane. According to legend, an ox played an important role during his life and funeral, eventually becoming one of his symbolic animals. As a result, Tenjin is frequently depicted riding or accompanied by an ox in folk art and shrine imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe sculpture features the characteristic style of Fushimi Ningyō: a softly molded clay body painted with vivid yet restrained colors. The white ox with simple black patches forms a stable base, while the small seated Tenjin figure, dressed in traditional court robes and hat, conveys dignity and serenity. The stylized design emphasizes charm and symbolic meaning rather than realistic detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAs a folk object, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eTenjin riding an ox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e is traditionally regarded as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003egood-luck figure for academic success and wisdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, often associated with prayers for students and scholars. Pieces like this embody the warm, approachable aesthetic of Kyoto folk crafts while preserving centuries-old religious and cultural symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 15 x 7 x 10cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56747529011531,"sku":"FT387","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_0709170b-7d30-40b1-a6bb-e76afa2be096.jpg?v=1772990309","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/ft387-folk-toy-fushimi-ningyo-%e4%bc%8f%e8%a6%8b%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}