Item No. WWWT090 Item Name: Wooden Abalone Shell and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Fukurukuju All Treasures Inlaid Kannon Door Black Lacquer Small Shelf Size: Approximately 20.5cm wide x 14.8cm deep x 31cm high Weight: Approximately 3.5kg Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Aogai Raden Zaiku (abalone shell and mother-of-pearl inlay) is a decorative technique in which the iridescent mother-of-pearl layer on the inside of shells such as abalone and turban shells is thinly shaved and applied to the surface of lacquerware and wooden products. It is a type of raden (mother-of-pearl inlay), and is characterized by the use of thin shells that appear particularly blue in luster. "Fukurukuju Zen" refers to Fukurukuju, a Chinese god who possesses the three virtues of happiness (Fuku), wealth (Roku), and longevity (Ju). He is one of the Seven Lucky Gods, and is often depicted as short with a long head, holding a staff with a scripture tied to it, and accompanied by a crane. Also, "Fukurukuju" is sometimes abbreviated to "Fukuroku" with "Zen" added, representing a state where happiness and wealth are all present. Notes: Antique art objects are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the details of the condition, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based solely on the information provided by the original owner and information about the accessories, and are based on our own interpretation! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please take a good look at the images and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items that have been through the years, there are imperfections such as age-related scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches that cannot be fully described. We are waiting for bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of history. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique art objects are basically non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative evaluations or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order! Please consider carefully before ordering!