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⛩ Shinto good luck charm Shachihoko - Japanese Carp spirit ⛩
SHACHIHOKO .鯱 （しゃちほこ） is an animal in Japanese folklore with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp. It was believed that this legendary creature could cause the rain to fall, and as such, temples and castles were often adorned with roof ornaments (shibi) crafted in the form of a shachihoko, in order to protect them from fire.
Controls the rain, protects against fire.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Size: 6.5 cm
Material: resin (some subject is stainless steel, iron, bamboo, wood, etc.)
Designed by Fukumoto Tokuho.
PRODUCT HAS SOME DELICATE PARTS!
Very popular charm in Japan. Absolutely lovely item - it would make a unique gift.
Please note: Details and colors of the images might be slightly different from the actual product. As it is hand made, small imperfections are common in the work in this quality range.
