Glossy finished wood carving, boxwood netsuke owl strap, approximately 4cm in size, with onyx inlaid eyes. - Design: Owl shape - Material: Takushoku Mikurajima (boxwood) - Size: Approximately 3.9cm x 2.5cm - Features: Glossy finish, eyes are natural stone onyx - Number: 2223 ● Owls have long been known as the philosopher of the forest and the wise one of the forest. They are said to have a good turning neck (not in financial trouble), and are guardians of learning. Unsuffering labor (Fukurou), Lucky basket (Fukurou), Happy coming (Fukurou), Happy owl (Fukurou), etc. Auspicious phonetic characters are applied, and it is also known as a representative of feng shui to raise financial luck. ● Onyx (black agate) It is said to represent unwavering faith and support the achievement of goals. Thank you for viewing.