Kyōto Manjudō “Eto Tora” (Zodiac Tiger) Ceramic Tiger Ornament
This ceramic “Eto Tora” (zodiac tiger) ornament made by Manjudō of Kyōto is a fine craft piece from a well-known long-established Kyōto shop. In Japanese culture the tiger symbolizes powerful vitality, courage and protection from evil. The piece not only captures the tiger's majesty perfectly but also blends in the refinement and elegance characteristic of Kyōto craftsmanship, making it a good-luck ornament of high cultural value and artistic beauty.