Wooden base and tatami mat for Boy's Day set.
Title
Wooden base and tatami mat for Boy's Day set .
JC #
jc8b-01
Creator
Unknown
Date
n.d .
Format
21 x 15 1/2 x 3 in.
Description
Boys ' Day Festival (Tango-no-Sekku) is observed annually on May 5th to celebrate the healthy growth and development of young boys . On this day , the Japanese take iris-scented baths , sip iris wine , and stick iris leaves on the roof . The iris is considered a magic flower that drives away evil spirits and bad luck . Carp made of paper and sometimes cloth are flown on poles on this day because carp is considered to symbolize manliness . In some families , smaller carp are decorated indoors . Warrior dolls and toy sets of armor are decorated on tiered stands covered with green felt cloth . The special delicacies of this day are chimaki , or rice dumplings , wrapped in bamboo leaves and kashiwamochi , Japanese cakes wrapped in oak leaves .
Place of Origin
Unknown
Type
Ceremonial objects
Medium
artifact
Subject
Japanese Americans -- Social life and customs [lcsh] Tango no sekku [aacr2]
Source Type
color slide
Source Dimensions
1 1/2 x 1 1/2
Date Scanned
2004-04-08
Collection
From the Japanese American Archival Collection . MSS-94/01 . California State University , Sacramento . Library . Dept . of Special Collections and University Archives .
Repository
California State University , Sacramento . Library . Dept . of Special Collections and University Archives .
Copyright Date
2004
Restrictions on Use
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts or photographs must be submitted in writing to California State University, Sacramento. Library. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of California State University, Sacramento. Library. Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
Image Format
Tiff
CONTENTdm file name
1550.JPG
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