Material:
Fired Clay (Low-temperature), Hu-fun (Oyster shell powder), Natural Pigments.
Context:
Showa Era (c. 1950–1970). Origin: Japan.
The Narrative:
Before gold and bronze, the Japanese people entrusted their prayers to the earth.
These "Tsuchi-ningyo" (Clay Dolls) are crafted from the humblest mud, fired at low temperatures, and painted with pigment made from oyster shells. They are fragile, ephemeral, and honest.
Figure 01: The Sweeper (Takasago Elder)
The smiling old man holds a broom. In Japanese spiritual belief, a broom is not merely for cleaning dust—it is a tool to sweep away evil spirits and bad luck. He cleans the invisible atmosphere of your room to invite longevity and harmony.
Figure 02: The Time Keeper (Jurōjin)
The monk-like figure is the deity of longevity. He holds a scroll said to record the lifespan of all living things. He stands silently, reminding us of the quiet passage of time.
Condition:
The peeling paint and exposed clay texture are not defects. They are Patina—the evidence that these fragile objects have survived decades of Japanese winters.
They are imperfect, and that is their perfection.
Placement:
Recommended for a work desk or a quiet shelf.
A "Tool for the Heart" to neutralize digital noise.
Material:
Fired Clay (Low-temperature), Hu-fun (Oyster shell powder), Natural Pigments.
Context:
Showa Era (c. 1950–1970). Origin: Japan.
The Narrative:
Before gold and bronze, the Japanese people entrusted their prayers to the earth.
These "Tsuchi-ningyo" (Clay Dolls) are crafted from the humblest mud, fired at low temperatures, and painted with pigment made from oyster shells. They are fragile, ephemeral, and honest.
Figure 01: The Sweeper (Takasago Elder)
The smiling old man holds a broom. In Japanese spiritual belief, a broom is not merely for cleaning dust—it is a tool to sweep away evil spirits and bad luck. He cleans the invisible atmosphere of your room to invite longevity and harmony.
Figure 02: The Time Keeper (Jurōjin)
The monk-like figure is the deity of longevity. He holds a scroll said to record the lifespan of all living things. He stands silently, reminding us of the quiet passage of time.
Condition:
The peeling paint and exposed clay texture are not defects. They are Patina—the evidence that these fragile objects have survived decades of Japanese winters.
They are imperfect, and that is their perfection.
Placement:
Recommended for a work desk or a quiet shelf.
A "Tool for the Heart" to neutralize digital noise.
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