Antique Japanese Omikuji Fortune Telling Set Late Edo Period Shinto Shrine 99 St Animal Motif Height: 7 cm / 2

Height: 7 cm / 2

It serves as a refined vessel for ikebana flower arrangements or stands alone as a sophisticated sculptural artifact for a Japanese-inspired or contemporary interior

originating from the historic temples of Kyoto

5 cm Weight: 2670 g

this piece has an incredibly dense and premium feel

Antique Japanese Omikuji Fortune Telling Set Late Edo Period Shinto Shrine 99 St Animal Motif Height: 7 cm / 2This is an incredibly rare and authentic Omikuji (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the Late Edo Period. Unlike modern plastic or simple wooden versions, this vessel is crafted from heavy lacquered wood, a high quality construction that strongly suggests it was used in a significant Shinto shrine. The set consists of a rectangular lacquered box with a small opening at the top and 99 hand inscribed bamboo sticks. In Japanese tradition, the