{"product_id":"tb479-kyo-ningyo-dog-kogo-box-京人形","title":"TB479 - Kyō-ningyō Dog Kogo Box 京人形","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming Otogi Inu (御伽犬) Kogo (香合), a traditional dog-shaped incense container inspired by Kyoto's historic Kyō-ningyō (京人形) decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful piece features a small white dog with black ears, a bright red collar, and a curled tail. Its body is beautifully decorated with red plum blossoms (梅 – Ume), creating a cheerful contrast against the soft white surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOtogi Inu (御伽犬), also known as Inubako (犬筥), is a traditional Japanese guardian dog ornament with a history dating back centuries. Originally associated with aristocratic households, these dog-shaped containers were traditionally placed near mothers and newborn children as protective charms, symbolising safe childbirth, healthy growth, and protection against evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Edo period, Otogi Inu also became associated with wedding celebrations and Hinamatsuri (雛祭り), the Japanese Doll Festival, representing blessings for children's happiness and well-being.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plum blossom (Ume) is another auspicious symbol in Japanese culture, representing resilience, renewal, and the arrival of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a Kogo (香合), this small lidded container can be used to hold incense or displayed as a decorative ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 4 x 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59247481160011,"sku":"TB479","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_9886084c-9b72-4bc5-aa81-0becb933afe4.jpg?v=1794495732","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/tb479-kyo-ningyo-dog-kogo-box-%e4%ba%ac%e4%ba%ba%e5%bd%a2","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}