hashioki

Ideogram white on red rectangle meaning 'full house' (Ooiri - 大入)

Origin : Japan

Made of : porcelain - potery

Classification : things / other things

Maker : ?

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About "Ooiri" (ooiri - 大入) :

Ooiri means 'full house'. These kanji are used to indicate that a theatre show is full. The ooiri calligraphy is also used as a lucky sign on various objects. For instance, money gifts are often offered in an envelope baring the ooiri sign.
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Traditional printed cloth for packing with the ooiri sign as pattern [source]
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A manga character holding an envelope with the ooiri sign (money gift) [source]