Metal ornament in the shape of a fish with fine carvings, perfect for a collection. - Design: Fish-shaped ornament with fine carvings - Material: Metal, with an aged look - Usage: Can be used as a collection item or decoration - Features: Two different fish designs, realistic representation - Size: Small, easy to carry Thank you for viewing. The combination of a mouse riding a salmon may seem strange at first glance, but it can actually be interpreted as having several meanings: Daikokuten and the Mouse: Daikokuten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods, and is the god of abundance and wealth. The mouse is considered to be Daikokuten's messenger, and is often depicted with rice bales or on rice bales. This has the auspicious meaning that the mouse increases the rice in the rice bales, bringing about a good harvest and wealth. Salmon and Abundance: Salmon is an important foodstuff in Japanese food culture, and especially in northern Japan, its appearance as it swims upstream in rivers has been seen as a symbol of vitality and abundance. It signifies the autumn harvest, and like the "sea bream" held by Ebisu, it is seen as a symbol of the bounty of the sea, that is, abundance and prosperous business. Meaning of the Combination: The mouse riding the salmon combines the bounty of the sea ("salmon" - abundant catch/prosperous business) and the messenger of Daikokuten ("mouse" - good harvest/fortune). This is thought to have been intended as a very auspicious and lucky subject, calling in the maximum amount of abundance and fortune both "at sea" and "on land." It can also be said to symbolize the blessings of both the "rice" of the rice bales held by Daikokuten and the "seafood" brought by the sea bream held by Ebisu. ▶ Size There may be some errors in the measurements of the size, etc., so please consider them as reference values only. Width 4.5 x Height 1.5 x Thickness 0.5 cm, 4.5g Width 4.5 x Height 1 x Thickness 0.4 cm, 4.5g ▶ Condition Used item Please check the images carefully and be satisfied with them yourself, and only purchase if you understand that it is a used item. ▶ Shipping Method Sagawa Express Yu-Yu Mercari Mail Japan Post ▶ Other Notes Instant purchase OK If you have any questions, please be sure to comment before purchasing. Bulk purchase requests welcome! # and the list of items for sale is here # and the list of antiques and collectibles for sale is here