● Thank you for viewing. Arigato gozaimasu! Please read the "Profile and Important Transaction Information" before purchasing. ♦️ Limited-time guerrilla price down ¥65,000 ➡︎ ¥36,000 ※※※ ⭕️ Important Transaction Information ＊ Prices will fluctuate based on market prices, appraisals, and evaluations. ＊ Please provide your desired price when negotiating. ＊ We will consider price reductions within a reasonable range. ※※※ ◉ Product Description The item for sale is an antique iron "dragonfly" from the Warring States period. When the dragonfly is placed on the branch (also antique iron) like a "yazirobei" (a balancing toy), it sways with exquisite balance, creating an atmosphere of elegance and "wabi-sabi" (rustic simplicity). Dragonflies are believed to bring good fortune, such as "success in competition," "rising in the world," and "praying for victory," and were favored by many warlords during the Warring States period. They were also favored by figures like Sen no Rikyu and were displayed in the "tea rooms" of samurai residences. Although there is rust due to aging, it is a valuable item made by a blacksmith. ※ Iron dragonfly body: 13x19.5cm ※ Iron branch height: approx. 32.3cm ※ Iron base plate: 32.5x8cm ⚫︎ Warring States Period The Warring States period in Japan is a historical period from the late 15th century to the late 16th century, characterized by frequent warfare. ⚫︎ Dragonfly Dragonflies can only fly forward and do not retreat, so they were used as a lucky pattern by samurai, as they were believed to bring victory. Because of this, it is one of the most famous traditional patterns, and many people collect dragonfly patterns in different colors or choose dragonflies for their first "inden" (a type of traditional Japanese leather). ⚫︎ "Kachimushi" (Winning Insect) Dragonfly of the Warring States Period The dragonfly was revered as the "Kachimushi" (Winning Insect) during the Warring States period because of its ability to fly straight forward and never retreat. It was used in many armors and decorations, including picture rankings. It represented the samurai's mindset and morale when going to the battlefield, as well as a prayer for always moving forward and achieving victory. ※※※ Important Requests! ※※※ ★ Product Valuation and Price Antique items do not have a fixed price, and their acquisition methods and prices vary. The value of an item differs from person to person. Prices are set based on acquisition cost, market value, and condition. Request... Please do not ignore or fail to respond to comments.