This is a one-stroke carving of the tiger, one of the twelve zodiac signs. It is a lucky charm for the New Year's zodiac animals, sold at Kasuga Taisha Shrine at the end of the year. This work conveys the dynamism and delicacy of the chisel marks, the hand-painted coloring, and the craftsmanship of the artisans. There are always two sizes available, a large size and a small size, and this is the smaller size. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but it has been stored personally, so please check the images carefully if you are concerned. Total length: 7.2cm Height: 4cm Thank you for viewing. #OneStrokeCarving #Nara #TraditionalCrafts #KasugaTaishaShrine #Kasuga