Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest This is a cast iron

This is a cast iron trivet with a four-leaf motif made of Nambu ironware in Morioka City

"hemp leaf" and "tortoise shell" both have auspicious meanings and can be used for a wide range of occasions

masterfully capture the essence of the koi fish

or when entertaining guests

goldfish and rabbit

Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest This is a cast ironThis hanging scroll depicts nanten (nandina) and fukujuso (adonis) in a winter setting. In Japan, the changing seasons are cherished and expressed widely through the arts; here, a snowy landscape provides a quiet backdrop while the composition itself suggests the first whisper of spring. Nandina has long been regarded as a talisman against illness and misfortune, traditionally used to ward off evil directions. Paired with the adonis, the motif takes