Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads scallop decoration with no chips

with no chips

Tabletop chests like these were also often "apprentice chests

a little light rusting

I found this one at a recent estate sale in Weston

Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads scallop decoration with no chipsThese 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