商品説明
A May doll decorated with a bamboo tiger armor, a national treasure of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and a red-laced armor.
Historic Kasuga Taisha Shrine: Replica of the National Treasure Bamboo Sparrow Armor
The bamboo and sparrow design is a distinctive design seen on the treasures of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Size: Width 85cm x Depth 65cm x Height 114cm
Taketora's large armor embodies bravery and kindness.
Sparrows on bamboo, tigers on bamboo.
A large, authentic No. 10 armor decoration that can be displayed with the wishes of your family.
Recommended for:
- Those who want to celebrate the festival in a dignified O-yoroi armor
- Those looking for decorations that combine "real impact" and splendor
- Those who want to add meaning to the design of their armor
- Those looking for a luxurious gift worthy of a grandparent
- Those who want their children to grow up strong and kind
A majestic figure in shining golden armor.
This size 10 O-yoroi is
It brings a certain elegance to the festival space.
The distinctive feature is the "bamboo and sparrow" design on the back of the bell.
And the words "Tiger on Bamboo" are engraved on the gauntlets.
The design features a sparrow, which represents gentleness and agility, and a brave and courageous tiger on bamboo.
Since ancient times, it has been entrusted with wishes for family harmony and healthy growth.
The reason why this armor is called "Taketora's Great Armor" is
It is this auspicious combination.
The "symbol of wishes" contained in the set will deepen the meaning of the festival,
It makes it richer.
Supple and powerful.
I hope this child will be able to walk her own path.
This large armor quietly reflects such feelings.
Seasonal festivals are a once-in-a-lifetime form of prayer for parents.
Taketora's O-yoroi armor is a festival decoration that you can be proud of, as it conveys that feeling in an authentic way.
I want to know before I buy
[About the "Bamboo Sparrow Helmet Ornament," a National Important Cultural Property]
Valuable cultural assets preserved at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara Prefecture
The "Bamboo and Sparrow Helmet Ornament" is one of the Important Cultural Properties handed down at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara Prefecture.
Its origin is the "Red Thread Armor Armor (Bamboo Sparrow Armor)" , which is designated as a national treasure.
This armor is an extremely valuable piece that conveys Japanese samurai culture and traditional techniques to the present day.
Even today, it is passed down as a "Bamboo and Sparrow Helmet Ornament" for May dolls,
It is popular as a helmet ornament that embodies Japanese history and wishes .
The meaning of "bamboo" and "sparrow"
Bamboo – a symbol of straight growth and vitality –
Bamboo has been considered an auspicious plant in Japan since ancient times .
The reason for this is the way it grows straight and tall .
Furthermore, it can withstand strong rain and wind with ease.
It is considered a plant that symbolizes strong vitality and growth .
For this reason, the bamboo used in the "Bamboo Sparrow Helmet Ornament"
It is filled with the wish that the child will grow up healthy and have the strength to overcome any difficulty .
Sparrow – a symbol of family ties and prosperity of descendants –
Sparrows are birds that have been popular in Japan for a long time, and their distinctive features are
They have the habit of returning to the same place every year to build their nests .
Even after laying eggs, raising chicks, and letting them grow and leave the nest,
They have the habit of nurturing new life in the same place the following year.
For this reason, sparrows are associated with meanings such as "long-lasting family fortune" and "prosperity of descendants."
Furthermore, sparrow couples are known to cooperate in everything from building nests to raising their young .
Its appearance is said to symbolize "domestic harmony" for humans,
This meaning is also entrusted to the "Bamboo and Sparrow Helmet Ornament."
The wish contained in the "Bamboo Sparrow Helmet Ornament"
This helmet ornament symbolizes the wish for strong and healthy growth , as represented by bamboo.
The sparrow symbolizes "family bonds and wishes for prosperity of descendants."
I hope that boys will grow up to be strong, resilient people who cherish their families .
This ornament embodies such feelings and has been cherished by many people since ancient times.
Even today, by displaying the "Bamboo Sparrow Helmet Ornament" as a May doll,
You can pray for your child's healthy growth and happy future.
A modern May doll
It is housed in the treasure hall of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site.
This is a faithful replica of a large armor with red thread lacing.
A heavy and elegant armor decoration
Among the large armors kept at Kasuga Taisha Shrine,
The Akaito O-yoroi armor is designated as a national treasure .
It has been featured in various media outlets not only in Japan but also around the world .
The base of the stag beetle also has bamboo sparrow metal fittings.
The gauntlet part of the O-yoroi is
The tiger is arranged on the bamboo using a technique known as chrysanthemum and butterfly metalwork.
This design was very popular during the Kamakura period.
Currently , only the one at Kasuga Taisha Shrine remains intact.
O-yoroi metal fittings faithfully reproduced from national treasures
This red thread armor is
According to legend, Kasuga Taisha Shrine has a story that it was dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
The helmet has bamboo and sparrows on the top.
It is called "Bamboo Tiger Armor" because it has a tiger on a bamboo piece on the gauntlet.
Metal fittings representing the story of the bamboo sparrow
Tigers represent brave men, and bamboo grows straight.
The meaning of celebrating growth,
It is said that sparrows "peck away misfortune"
Each motif has the meaning of warding off evil spirits.
Sparrows also represent good harvests, prosperity for the family, and safety in the home .
Bamboo and sparrows make a good family crest.
It was used by the Date, Uesugi, and Nagao families.
May dolls for the festival are not only for the first festival,
It's a big message for the child of the future.
Even if you are a stubborn child who doesn't understand anything now,
Soon we began to speak,
I started walking,
The day will come when you will understand many things.
"Why did you choose this May doll?"
"Why is my May doll shaped like this?"
There will come a day when you will start to doubt this.
When I grow up and have children of my own,
The day will surely come when you will remember the May doll you received.
Red thread gives a sense of elegance
Imagine the feelings of the person who gave you the May doll ,
Until the day I feel grateful
May dolls add color to the festival, carrying invisible messages .
A May doll is the perfect gift to celebrate growth and endless possibilities for the future.
The real red-laced armor is
It is on display at the Treasure Hall of Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
I hope to visit Kasuga Taisha Shrine with my grown-up children someday.
It's also fun to discover, "There's my armor!"
I think it's sowing the seeds of excitement for the future.
『Bow and Sword』
In the May Festival doll industry, the standard bow and sword combination is a combination of a sword and a bow and arrow.
The brown sheath is made of wood, not plastic, and is authentic.
It is also finished using a topcoat technique called pear-skin lacquering, in which gold powder is mixed in and applied.
This bow and sword set includes:
It also comes with a fur-covered spear, making it one of the few in the industry.
This is a valuable item: a bow and sword with a spear .
Surely, your grown-up child
You will have fun pretending to fight with these swords and spears.
"Taiwan folding screen"
Because it uses natural materials
This is a material for folding screens and display stands that gives off the warmth of wood.
It is colored in a calm brown design,
It looks stylish when displayed in the living room .
Traditional and modern maki-e designs
Industry-renowned design and materials
The maki-e depicts the feathers of the arrow.
Inside the arrow is a picture of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan.
The design depicts a treasure ship carrying lucky charms and money , and is very innovative and modern.
Why not display a May doll like this and make it a family heirloom?
A May doll decorated with a bamboo tiger armor and helmet, a national treasure of Kasuga Taisha Shrine, and a red-laced armor.
