Inubako Postcard

A postcard featuring the Inubako design. *Currently, this is a composite image of the illustration. We will update it with actual product photos as soon as they are ready. *Sets with other available postcards are also possible. Please indicate your preference in the comments section when ordering. Inubako The Inubako is a small, lidded box shaped like a reclining dog, traditionally made as a pair, one male and one female. From the Muromachi period onward, it was used by court nobles and samurai as a charm to pray for safe childbirth and the health of children, and is considered the origin of the "inu hariko" (paper dog figures). Dogs are known as symbols of safe childbirth because they are said to have easy births and produce many puppies. Printed with screen printing on sturdy, off-white paper, this postcard has a slightly retro feel. Paper: Baum 205kg The printing may have slight misalignments or smudges, but this is intentional and part of the intended aesthetic. Please enjoy these variations as part of its charm. *If even minor printing imperfections are a concern, please refrain from purchasing, as misalignments are inherent to this printing method. The ink used is semi-water-soluble. Please be aware that the color may transfer if rubbed vigorously. Each card is hand-cut, so the dimensions may not be perfectly uniform. We appreciate your understanding. *For use as New Year's cards in Japan: When sending private postcards as New Year's cards, they can be sent for 52 yen between December 15th and January 7th of the following year. However, you must clearly write "年賀" (Nenga - New Year's greeting) in red ink in a visible location on the front of the postcard. If you send a private postcard as a New Year's card between December 15th and January 7th of the following year without the "年賀" inscription, it will typically be treated as a standard postcard (requiring 62 yen postage) and may be delivered within the year as regular mail. Please confirm details with your local post office. Origin/Production Method Made in Japan