Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting We acquired this item from

We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Gifu

Kanji meaning: name of the lily field in Tanigumi area

The top surface has an indentation for a cup and the backside has a defined grid pattern

This vintage Japanese Buddhist altar fitting

Japanese Miniature Clay Oni Demon Kawara Roof Tile Onigawara Vtg Amulet JK897 Calligraphy Painting We acquired this item fromJapanese Miniature Clay Onigawara Roof Tile This is a miniature Japanese sculpted clay oni demon roof tile (kawara) decoration often found on temples and sometimes private residences. Also called onigawara, this ridge end tile acts as an amulet to frighten off evil spirits and ward off misfortune and disaster. It appears to be a simple amulet souvenir, or even a small sample. Gray Clay Kanji on back: (place in Gifu), (roof tile shop). C1980 Item