One of a Pair of Incense Boxes in the Shape of Dog Charms ca. 1840 Japan Pairs of dog-shaped papier-mché figures (inuhariko) were produced from the Heian period on as protective amulets. By the beginning of the Edo period, they were part of the traditional wedding set, used to ensure safe childbirth and also to protect the child's health. Initially, inuhariko pairsmale and femalewere presented at the engagement ceremony; later, they had an important role in the wedding process as wellthey were carried in the wedding palanquin as good luck amulets. Inuhariko can also be found in the shape of cats.. One of a Pair of Incense Boxes in the Shape of Dog Charms. Japan. ca. 1840. Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Minpei kilns). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

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One of a Pair of Incense Boxes in the Shape of Dog Charms ca. 1840 Japan Pairs of dog-shaped papier-mché figures (inuhariko) were produced from the Heian period on as protective amulets. By the beginning of the Edo period, they were part of the traditional wedding set, used to ensure safe childbirth and also to protect the child's health. Initially, inuhariko pairsmale and femalewere presented at the engagement ceremony; later, they had an important role in the wedding process as wellthey were carried in the wedding palanquin as good luck amulets. Inuhariko can also be found in the shape of cats.. One of a Pair of Incense Boxes in the Shape of Dog Charms. Japan. ca. 1840. Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Minpei kilns). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

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