Votive Mallet Basket This plate carries a brushed

This plate carries a brushed motif applied with the quick

originates from Seto City in Aichi Prefecture

With wear from age

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Seto ware embodies the essence of wabi-sabi

Votive Mallet Basket This plate carries a brushedA Japanese votive wooden mallet from a Shinto shrine. The mallet is the attribute of Daikoku, the god of good fortunes lucky mallet. It is thought that Daikokus mallet can grant wishes and is often depicted on its own and is commonly recognizable as his emblem. The surface of the mallet is painted with auspicious symbols including a dragon amongst clouds, a treasure house key, gold coins and a hojunotama (jewel of wish fulfillment). In addition, the