{"product_id":"k05034-kappa-in-a-masu-box-folk-craft","title":"K05034 - Kappa in a masu box folk craft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA vintage miniature folk craft represents a whimsical kappa (河童) a mythical water creature from Japanese folklore, carved in a playful and endearing omiyage style. Perched atop a wooden sake box (masu 升), the kappa figure features an oversized head with expressive, wide eyes and a mischievous smile. A bright blue spot on its head indicates its water-filled “dish,” a signature trait of the kappa that must remain full for the creature to retain its power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe small figure wears a traditional yukata-like cloth wrap, giving it a festive charm often associated with regional souvenirs. The masu base is stamped with the characters 五合 (go-gō), a masu implies good fortune and often used during traditional ceremonies and sake drinking rituals representing hospitality, joy, and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKappa are often seen as both mischievous tricksters and protectors of water sources. This omiyage craft hails from a hot spring town, where local legends of kappa are preserved. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53314531819851,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/1750250234.webp?v=1756995685","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/de\/products\/k05034-kappa-in-a-masu-box-folk-craft","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}