Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Vtg Zodiac Mouse Lucky Hammer A782 temple These turtles are depicted with

These turtles are depicted with long tails made of seaweed and algae and represent longevity and fortune

the main feature of this piece is round ceramic spheres paired with golden silk tassels

This figurine has a sticker "Better Fortune" on the front

Vintage Japanese Hina Matsuri Family Photograph

The meaning of offering sakaki tree leaves is that we believe the gods living in the sakaki tree will protect the grave and the soul

Japanese Shikishi Art Board Oshie Silk Fabric Vtg Zodiac Mouse Lucky Hammer A782 temple These turtles are depicted withJapanese Shikishi Art Board This vintage Japanese shikishi art board features an oshie zaiku (Japanese patchwork) design of two small white mice with a lucky hammer (uchi de no kozuchi). This particular image represents the zodiac. Mice are also associated with Daikokuten, one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. Daikokuten typically carries this legendary hammer. Oshie zaiku gives a unique 3D appearance, and different textures and patterns of silk fabric add