Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Statue/Figure creating a serene and mystical

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

This is an antique Japanese wooden rotating stand originally used for bonsai maintenance and styling work

preserving its functionality and aesthetic appeal over generations

Skillfully carved from wood in the shape of a carp

it retains a beautiful color and texture

Japanese Antique Wooden Staff Shimenawa Spiral Twist Nyoi Buddhist Shinto 54cm Statue/Figure creating a serene and mysticalDescription 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