Hand Carved Cryptomeria (Japanese Cedar) Wood Horny Toad antique curiosity with patina to copper and

with patina to copper and minor cracking of wood (visible in face) consistent with age and adding character

sometime between the 20s and early 50s

The hand thrown vase is signed at the bottom

I love it just as an object (with a handy hole at the top for hanging)

features a figure ice fishing

Hand Carved Cryptomeria (Japanese Cedar) Wood Horny Toad antique curiosity with patina to copper andThis Japanese hand carved cedar (Cryptomeria) horny toad is totally amazing for the manner in which its carved form brilliantly corresponds to the patterns in the grain of the wood. Believed to bring good luck, particularly to those traveling, it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocketand surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes! The toad