Unused, Anonymous Delivery Made by Ichimu Yokoyama Wooden Lion Head Ornament With original box and instruction manual This is a very powerful piece, and you can feel the pleasant scent of wood, like hinoki cypress. Since ancient times, the lion has been closely associated with people's lives as a spiritual beast that wards off evil and disaster. Its powerful eyes are filled with the power to drive away evil from the home. It is also a bold yet somehow elegant work. 【About Ichimu Yokoyama...】 He was a wood carving artist who was active in the Showa era. He is also widely known as one of Japan's leading potters, having produced many masterpieces such as "Koi Ornament" and "Quiet Morning." In 1941, he was selected for the 4th Bunten Exhibition, and in 1953, he received the Hokuto Prize at the 9th Nitten Exhibition. In 1958, he received the Special Selection Award for "Autumn Harmony" at the 1st Shin-Nitten Exhibition, and he achieved many brilliant results. In 1963, he was recommended as a member of Nitten, and served as a judge for the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition and Nitten. Furthermore, he was also certified as a Toyama Prefectural Intangible Cultural Property in 1990. This item has been stored in a warehouse with its original box for many years. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to the long storage period. The box and instruction manual show signs of deterioration and soiling. ★ We will discount the shipping cost for multiple purchases, so please take a look. Rare Kutani ware, Arita ware, Wajima lacquerware, etc. #Crafts Miyabi Antiques, cutlery, glasses, tableware, etc. #Cutlery Miyabi Seiichi Morita Ichimu Yokoyama Toyama Kaga Lion Head Wood Carving Good Luck Charm Amulet