Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks Lindahl did work for both

Lindahl did work for both Rörstrand and Gustavsberg

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

iconic to arts and crafts pottery of the earlyish 20th century

would originally have used to cut pieces of Areca nut--commonly referred to as betel nut

I think it is both wonderfully specific and transcendentally good

Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks Lindahl did work for bothThese 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