Votive Mallet Basket and ready to be reused

and ready to be reused multiple times

Seto ware embodies the essence of wabi-sabi

This plate carries a brushed motif applied with the quick

With wear from age

which is widely used in Shinto shrines and as a family emblem

Votive Mallet Basket and ready to be reusedA Japanese votive wooden mallet from a Shinto shrine. The mallet is the attribute of Daikoku, the god of good fortunes lucky mallet. It is thought that Daikokus mallet can grant wishes and is often depicted on its own and is commonly recognizable as his emblem. The surface of the mallet is painted with auspicious symbols including a dragon amongst clouds, a treasure house key, gold coins and a hojunotama (jewel of wish fulfillment). In addition, the