Earth Horse - Doba

Japanese: 土馬 - どば
Earth Horse - Doba
This is a horse-shaped clay doll from the Nara and Heian periods. It was used in place of a real horse in festivals such as rainmaking. It can be found at the remains of rivers.

Source : Hofu Web History Museum Hofu City History Glossary Information

Japanese:
奈良・平安時代の馬形土人形です。雨ごいなどのお祭りに、本物の馬の代わりに使われました。川の跡などで見つかります。

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