Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads scallop decoration a little light rusting

a little light rusting

round body

I found this one at a recent estate sale in Weston

11" long x 1 1/4" wide x 1/4" deep

Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads scallop decoration a little light rustingThese 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