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Learn more about the Darumas dolls featured in our “Mingei” exhibition at: https://t.co/iJRsyPLHre #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on January 05, 2016.

This fire extinguisher and fireman’s hood were used in the late 1800s to combat frequent fires. #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on December 10, 2015.

Folk toys such as this lantern were often intended to invite good fortune and ward off evil. #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on November 23, 2015.

This jar made by Shimaoka Tatsuzō has rope-impressed patterns on it. How do you think he did it? #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on October 20, 2015.

Kokeshi dolls have cylindrical bodies and are painted with floral or geometrical designs. #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on October 06, 2015.

Kokeshi, one of the most beloved folk dolls in Japan, stem from a tradition that dates to the 1800s. #MingeiFolkArt This tweet was posted on October 06, 2015.

Meow. #MingeiFolkArt is now on display in the International Terminal. #MewseumMonday http://t.co/pglqPQEokb This tweet was posted on September 07, 2015.

The Japanese created beautiful caddies (sumitori) to store charcoal for fires. #MingeiFolkArt http://t.co/2eSrfpvRMC This tweet was posted on September 03, 2015.

That’s a wrap! Thanks for following along! Check out #MingeiFolkArt opening tomorrow in the International Terminal! This tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.

And the last objects are being installed in the last case! #MingeiFolkArt #behindthescenes #sneakpeak This tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.

Sometimes we have to double check our displays to make sure everything looks perfect! #MingeiFolkArt #behindthescenes This tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.

This display of intricately carved birds are all carved from single pieces of wood. #MingeiFolkArt #behindthescenes This tweet was posted on August 07, 2015.