Otsu-e: “Tiger Among Bamboo”

¥8,800

Condition: Used (without box and manual)
Size: 148″H × 35″W × 32″D mm

Otsu-e is a style of folk painting that has been a local specialty in the Oya-cho and Oiwake-cho areas of Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, since the early Edo period. It is popular among travelers on the Tokaido Road as a souvenir or as an amulet.
This amulet features a traditional motif painted since the Edo period: a fierce tiger.
Stamped.

1 in stock

Ships in: 2026/07/24 - 2026/07/27

Description

  • Please note that this is an old item, so some dust stains, age spots and scratches are part of the charm of old tools.
  • Please note that it is sensitive to water.
  • Please check the condition of used items with the pictures in advance. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact us before purchase.
  • No returns after purchase. Please make your purchase after careful consideration.

It has long been said that “a tiger travels a thousand li and returns a thousand li,” and because tigers are animals with such strong vitality, they are considered an auspicious symbol that represents wishes for a child’s healthy growth and good fortune.

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