Antique Bizen Ware Otafuku Mask, Japanese Ceramic Wall Decor, Joy Prosperity Symbol

A guardian for your entrance: Antique Bizen Ware Otafuku Mask - A Symbol of Joy & Prosperity.

◻︎Item: Japanese Antique Wall Decor Mask - Otafuku (Okame)
◻︎Material: Authentic Bizen Ware (Unglazed, high-fired stoneware)
◻︎Dimensions: H 6.9" × W 5.5" × D 2.0" (17.5cm × 14cm × 5cm)
◻︎Weight: 19 oz (539g)
◻︎Origin: Okayama, Japan (Bizen Province)

The Spirit of "Otafuku":In Japanese folklore, Otafuku (also known as Okame) is the goddess of mirth and a beloved symbol of good fortune. Her plump cheeks and gentle smile represent a "full" and prosperous life. There is a famous Japanese proverb: "Fuku wa uchi, Oni wa soto" (Fortune in, Demons out)—and it is believed that her unwavering smile invites luck and clears the home of negative energy. 
The Beauty of Bizen Yaki:This mask is exceptionally rare because it is crafted from Bizen-yaki, one of Japan's six ancient kilns. Known for its earthy, unglazed finish and metallic hardness, Bizen ware is usually reserved for tea utensils or vases. To find a soulful, humorous face sculpted in this rugged, iron-like ceramic is a true discovery for collectors of Japanese pottery.

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