• Chau-chau Dog Folk Figurine
  • Chau-chau Dog Folk Figurine
  • Chau-chau Dog Folk Figurine

Chau-chau Dog Folk Figurine

Torinoko

Regular price

Hand-moulded and painted clay figurine by the Masoo workshop, who took inspiration from Kyoto-specific sayings to create this series called Kyodorei, literally ‘Kyoto clay bell’.

This figurine is a playful version of the traditional Komainu guardian lion-dog statues found at the entrance to shrines. Containing a bell, it resembles a Chow-chow dog, offering protection against evil spirits while correcting misconceptions in a lighthearted way. The phrase ‘Kyo-kotoba chau-chau’ translates roughly as ‘this is not Kyoto dialect’.

– Size : approx. 6 cm (height), 3.5 cm (width), 6 cm (length)
– Made in Japan
– Each piece is hand-painted and has unique variations
– The paint on the figurines is water-sensitive – do not soak.

→ Prepared in 1-2 days after your purchase
→ Packed with great care to protect from shocks

France, excluding overseas regions
– 2 working days with Colissimo
– Free shipping for orders over €100

European Union
– 4-6 working days with Colissimo
– Free shipping for orders over €200

United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland
– 4-6 working days with Colissimo
– Free shipping for orders over €250

Rest of the world
– 4-6 working days with DHL Express
– Free shipping for orders over €300 (1)

(1) Due to a recent increase in shipping costs, some remote destinations do not benefit from free shipping. We cannot be held responsible for any delay that may occur beyond our control. Product sold duty free outside the EU, however local taxes and duties may apply.