【Antique】Wooden Folk Craft - "Medetashi" (Sprouting) Production Area: Hokkaido or Tohoku region (especially likely Hokkaido) Production Period: Showa 30s-50s (1955-1975) Artist: Uses the "Miyabi" (雅) mark Purpose: Good luck charm, celebratory decoration Condition: Good Estimated shape: Shishamo (smelt) type or herring type. Colored wooden carving (blue gofun (oyster shell powder) and mineral pigments) finish. The combination of "Medetashi" (sprouting) and fish is a pun on "Medetai" (auspicious/celebratory) + "Sakana" (fish) = "Medetai" (auspicious/celebratory). Therefore, it is seen as a good luck charm, celebratory decoration, or a gift (such as a housewarming or business opening gift). Especially in Hokkaido, shishamo and herring are treated as "symbols of a good catch and prosperity," so the regional characteristics are also felt. Since the "Miyabi" mark alone is used, the production period is thought to be Showa 30s-50s, but the "Miyabi" mark is clearly visible on the wood carving, so the condition is very good. - Material: Wood - Design: Fish shape - Accessories: Wooden box - Interior: Cloth cover Thank you for viewing.