Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks And how much more civilized

And how much more civilized to use these to brush lint (and dog hair

making for easy hanging

which features what I believe is a Garden of Eden scene in bas relief

and then there is a little wooden support glued to the backside keeps it upright

Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks And how much more civilizedThese Japanese hand carved cedar (Cryptomeria) horny toads are pretty amazing for the manner in which their carved forms brilliantly correspond to the patterns of the wood grain. Horny toads are believed to bring good luck, particularly to those traveling, so it makes perfect sense that in Japan there is a tradition of carrying one of these carvings in a pocket, to bring good fortune wherever one goes! I purchased three of these from a seller whose