【Free Shipping♪】 Double Openwork Carving Owl♪ 2.0 (Depth) cm × 2.5 (Width) cm × 4.2 (Height) cm This is a carving using the double carving technique, a traditional Indian craft, finished with openwork carving from a single piece of natural wood. Skilled artisans carve it in a net-like pattern, and it is finished with advanced craftsmanship, carving another owl inside. There is an owl (child) inside the owl's belly, making it an auspicious owl that brings double fortune within fortune. (Baby shower gift) It is also said to attract opportunities and lead to success when you challenge something. (福来朗 - Fukukurou) - Invites luck and happiness cheerfully. The kanji for owl can also be written as 不苦労 (Fukurou - no hardship) or 福老 (Fukurou - prosperous old age), meaning to grow old happily without hardship. (Prayer for passing exams, good health and longevity, recovery from illness) Since owls can rotate their necks 180 degrees, it is said to bring good prospects for business (business prosperity). Owls are symbols of scholarship worldwide, and because they eat mice in the dark, they are said to eliminate bad things. They are treated as symbols for academic improvement, attracting wealth, and warding off evil. Very popular as a home decoration or as a celebratory gift. Please check the photos for detailed condition. ※As this is stored in a private home, please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect item. ※Will be shipped with simple packaging. ※Shipping included.