Sonoyama Craftsmanship Lucky Charm, Good Fortune Item, Ceramic, Blue and White Dyed, Mini Size, Sacred Bird, Owl, Fukurō (Owl That Brings Good Fortune

The auspicious owl brings joyful happiness. Owls are popular not only for special occasions but also for entrances and living rooms. Their adorable expressions bring warmth to the heart every time you see them. Each owl is carefully handcrafted by artisans using traditional techniques. These works, brought to life by skilled artisans, are cherished as auspicious items that bring happiness to many homes. Their vibrant colors are also a secret to their popularity. May you always be happy! Now and forever... The bird of happiness, "Fukurō" (福来朗) and "Fukurō" (不苦労). The owl is also written as "Fukurō" (福来朗) and "Fukurō" (不苦労), meaning "freedom from hardship," making it a very popular gift. Even its back view is adorable... Even its back view is adorable. Just looking at it will bring a smile to your face. Its beautiful, foresightful eyes are striking. In the West, owls are considered symbols of wisdom and learning, and are famous as symbols of wisdom, making them perfect for graduation or job commencement celebrations.

Size: W10*D9*H10 In ancient Greece, the owl was considered the owl of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, and was also revered as the patron deity of Athens. It was used in coin designs and other forms as a sacred bird. Even today, a large stone sculpture of an owl stands at the entrance of the Aquapolis Museum. In Japan, too, owls are used in reliefs and other forms in legal buildings as symbols of wisdom. Because owls can rotate their necks 180 degrees, they are considered auspicious birds that symbolize foresight, business prosperity, and "good fortune." They are also said to be "messengers of God," "gods of learning," "birds of longevity," "symbols of wisdom," and "birds with spiritual power." They are believed to be "birds of happiness" that protect humans by unraveling various unseen, latent problems in the natural world with wisdom and mysterious spiritual abilities.

Owls are popular as birds that bring good fortune, as the Japanese word for owl, "fukurou," sounds like "fukurou" (meaning "free from hardship"). Furthermore, because owls can rotate their necks nearly 360 degrees, they are believed to have foresight and are highly valued as amulets for business prosperity.

Their round eyes are captivating. Their plump, round form and alluring, round eyes become more endearing the more you look at them. Each owl is hand-painted by an artist, so no two are exactly alike. Therefore, they are very popular as unique gifts for loved ones.

While they may have a somewhat old-fashioned image, these owls, while adhering to traditional techniques, have a charming design, making them suitable for a wide range of settings, from Japanese to Western-style rooms.