This item is Edo Inu Hariko, a traditional Japanese folk toy made of papier-mâché. It has long been cherished as an auspicious charm for children’s health and safe childbirth.
As shown in the photograph, it is distinguished by a den-den daiko (hand drum) and other auspicious ornaments attached to its back. The vividly colored yellow cloth adorning its body is decorated with flowers such as peonies, symbols believed to ward off evil and represent the healthy growth and well-being of children.
