I carved the Year of the Horse for Reiwa 8. With a sliced base. Dimensions: 38 x 25mm ⚫︎ Horse, Reiwa 8 The horse is a symbol of strength, dynamism, success, and progress, and is known as a lucky animal that brings good fortune, playing on the word "umaku iku" (to go well). ● Onyx (Black Agate) It is said to represent unwavering faith and support the achievement of goals. ● Yakusugi Among the cedar trees that grow naturally on Yakushima, which was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993, only those that are over 1,000 years old are called Yakusugi. The cedar trees of Yakushima can live for over 3,000 years, making them a symbol of longevity and a valuable, auspicious wood, playing on the word "yakusugi" (to pass through bad luck).