Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Statue/Figure The lid fits tightly and

The lid fits tightly and is slightly hard to open

creating a serene and mystical atmosphere reminiscent of an old Japanese temple garden

polychrome pigment

a respected artist in the field of traditional and modern Japanese metalwork

" holding annual exhibitions

Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Statue/Figure The lid fits tightly andDescription Item Details Unlock the spiritual mystery of Japanese aesthetics with this rare wooden artifact. Provenanced to a source connected to the prestigious Mushakjisenke () tea family lineage, this item is a masterpiece of "Mitate" (found art). Design (The "Shimenawa" Motif): The wood is carved in a spiraling, twisted shape. This form strongly resembles a "Shimenawa" (Sacred Shinto Rope), which is traditionally hung on Torii gates (shrine