泥めんこ ClayMenko001

3D Model

大正から昭和初期のもので大黒天を模したもの。

From the Taisho to early Showa period, this is a clay menko modeled after Daikokuten (the god of wealth). Mud Menko is a traditional Japanese children’s game using disc-shaped toys made from clay or mud. Players throw their menko at opponents’ pieces placed on the ground, trying to flip them over using the air pressure created by the impact. During the Taisho and early Showa eras, children often crafted their own menko from local clay, sometimes incorporating religious or cultural motifs like Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods associated with prosperity and good fortune. The game required skill and strategy, as players had to judge the right angle and force needed to successfully flip their opponent’s menko. This traditional play activity helped develop hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking skills while fostering social interaction among neighborhood children before modern manufactured toys became widely available.