Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware The deep indigo blue and

The deep indigo blue and natural cotton texture give this fabric an authentic wabi-sabi charm

it is understood as a practical indicator showing which side of the textile was intended to be the front during use—a functional detail that reflects its everyday role as a working cloth

It depicts a dramatic scene of a samurai and a traditional beauty

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Japanese Antique Stone Statue TanoKami Rice Field God Garden Idol 14kg SDB138 Karatsu Ware The deep indigo blue andDescription Item Details This is a substantial Japanese antique stone statue depicting "Ta no Kami" (The God of the Rice Field), affectionately known in southern Kyushu dialects as "Tanokansa." Subject: A folk deity of agriculture and fertility, traditionally placed at the edge of rice paddies to ensure a bountiful harvest. Iconography: The figure is carved wearing a traditional peasant's hood (cowl) and holds a large rice scoop (Shamoji) or pestle,