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VTT54 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Tenri 天理

VTT54 - Tsuko-Tegata︱Tenri 天理

Location: Tenri 天理, Nara
Size: 8.5x10.5x1.8 cm

Tenri situated in the eastern part of the Nara Basin, Tenri holds historical significance as a former capital during Emperor Ninken’s reign (488–498).

Tsuko-Tegata is a kind of wooden passport that was used in the Edo Period as an identity card for travelers when passing from region to region. They had been sold a lot in Showa period as mingei type souvenirs all over Japan. It's also a protector for safety and peace for family. 

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