Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks iconic to arts and crafts

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

making for easy hanging

a mild stimulant

which allowed for clicking through multiple images on rotating cardboard disks

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

Japanese Hand-carved Cryptomeria Horny Toads vintage Chinese brass koi shaped locks iconic to arts and craftsThese 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