Tawara Ushi Folk Toy

A traditional Japanese folk toy from Rikuzentakata in Iwate Prefecture, depicting an ox carrying bundles of rice straw on its back.
 
Known as Tawara Ushi, the figure symbolizes agricultural prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. This example features a glossy black body with hand-painted details, decorative textiles, and carefully tied straw bundles.
 
These are older pieces and may show signs of age, scratches, surface marks or use consistent with their history.