■ Product Description Product Name: Aizu Akabeko Description: Product Name: Aizu Hariko is a representative folk toy of Aizu Wakamatsu. Among them, "Akabeko" is known as a representative folk toy of Japan. A red-painted, head-nodding cow with black, white, and gold painting. It is said to have been cherished as a charm against smallpox and as a good luck charm for raising children. Igarashi Mingei Shop is a hariko shop that has continued for five generations since the early Meiji era, preserving traditional manufacturing methods. One of its characteristics is the unique deep red color, using a secret paint made by mixing food coloring, glue, and water. The shop closed in 2005 after the death of the fourth generation, Eishi Kuriki, making this a rare hand-made Akabeko. This item is from a collection being sorted. Artist: Igarashi Mingei Shop (Shinichi Igarashi) Material: Hariko (paper mache) Size: Approximately 15 cm long, approximately 9 cm high, approximately 5.5 cm wide Acquired: 1990 Accessories: Original box, copy of the instruction manual ■ Condition: The main body is generally in good condition. However, please understand that there may be some dirt and damage due to aging, as it is a used item. Please make your judgment based on the photos. ■ Remarks: Please understand that this is a used item before ordering. No claims and no returns are accepted. ■ #Tamaji Folk Toys Other folk toys are also on sale. Please use the hashtag.