{"product_id":"ft533-eto-tiger-figurine-kunisadamon-干支-寅","title":"FT533 - Eto Tiger Figurine Kunisadamon 干支 寅","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis charming Kyoto Ningyō (京陶人形) tiger was created in Showa 60 (1985) as a special New Year offering for Bishamondō Monzeki (毘沙門堂門跡), one of Kyoto's historic temples renowned for prayers of protection, good fortune, and the blessings of Bishamonten—the Buddhist guardian deity of wealth, courage, and victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figurine was distributed on Hatsu-Tora no Hi (初寅の日), the \"First Tiger Day\" of the lunar zodiac cycle at the beginning of the year. This auspicious day has long been celebrated at Bishamondō, where worshippers receive tiger talismans and pray for household safety, family prosperity, good health, protection from misfortune, and the fulfillment of wishes. These ceramic tigers were cherished as guardians believed to watch over the home throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted in a traditional folk-art style, this tiger features expressive eyes, bold black stripes, and a warm terracotta body that reflects the approachable charm of Kyoto ceramic dolls (Kyōto Ningyō). Its simple yet lively form embodies the timeless aesthetics of Kyoto craftsmanship, where symbolic meaning is expressed through elegant, understated design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 11 x 6 x 7cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58058232725835,"sku":"FT533","price":22.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_f0b49178-bf37-4e48-a5b8-faef7046a40b.jpg?v=1786021141","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/ft533-eto-tiger-figurine-kunisadamon-%e5%b9%b2%e6%94%af-%e5%af%85","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}