Kutani ware owl figurine, good luck charm, warding off evil, 6.5cm tall, size 2.2, underglaze blue, K9-1679

Country of Origin: Japan Owls are beloved as lucky charms, symbolizing wishes for good fortune and freedom from hardship, due to wordplay in Japanese characters such as "fukurou" (福来郎) and "fukurou" (不苦労). They are also used to pray for increased wealth and business prosperity. This is a hand-painted figurine by a Kutani ware craftsman. Due to the nature of ceramics, slight variations in size and hand-painted colors and patterns may occur. Product Size: Approx. 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5 cm Product Weight: Approx. 100g Material: Porcelain