Dog Box - Inubako
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A pair of small boxes made in the shape of a lying dog, one male and one female. Long ago, they were used as spells to pray for safe childbirth and healthy children. They are said to be the origin of Inuhariko. Source: About Shogakukan Digital Daijisen Information | Legend |
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犬が伏した形に作った、雌雄で一対の小箱。昔、安産や子供の健康を祈るまじないに用いられた。犬張り子の源流といわれる。 出典 小学館デジタル大辞泉について 情報 | 凡例 |
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