Chinese Traditional Folk Art Applique Tiger Cloth Plush Tiger VTG

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Chinese Traditional Folk Art Applique Tiger Cloth Plush Tiger VTG.
Excellent pre owned condition.  Please see pictures.
The Cloth Tiger is a traditional Chinese toy with a long history. Being the king of animals, the Tiger is believed to have the ability to ward off evil spirits therefore protecting our family and homestead. In old times, new born babies caught illness easily, and it was believed to be caused by the presence of evil spirits.
The cloth tiger plush is very popular and you can find many different styles across China.
A "trademark feature" is the striped marking upon their forehead which resembles the Chinese character for 'King'.
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