Nandina: turn a misfortune

This is a wood carving of a snow leopard.
It is made of cypress and painted with acrylics.
The dimensions are approximately 12 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 12 cm deep.

Even the worst of times will surely come to an end.
And when it ends, you will surely be blessed with an unexpected turn for the better that you never could have imagined.

Nandina, which bears red berries in winter, is considered an auspicious plant because its Japanese name, "nanten," sounds like "turning away misfortune."
Together with the Adonis, which blooms at the very start of spring, they are said to symbolize "turning misfortune into good fortune."

This is a wood carving of a snow leopard (Panthera uncia).
The material is cypress and the coloring is acrylic paint.
The size is approximately 12 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 12 cm deep.

The worst time will surely end.
When it ends, you will surely be blessed with an unexpected turnaround that you could never have imagined.

Heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica), which bears red berries in winter, is said to be an auspicious plant because its Japanese name sounds like "nanten = turn a misfortune".
Also, the Japanese name of forked-stem adonis (Adonis ramosa), which blooms first in spring, sounds like "fukujyusou = to receive good fortune," so these two plants together are known in Japan as "kakuma-turnover = to receive good fortune," a good omen for the New Year.

ご購入時の注意点　Points to note when purchasing

As a rule, we do not accept returns or exchanges for customer-related reasons.
You may notice minor scratches or slight distortions, which are part of the unique charm of handmade items.
Please note that colors and textures may look different depending on your device or lighting conditions.
As this is made of natural wood, cycles of moisture absorption and drying may cause cracks to appear. We recommend storing the item in a location with minimal humidity fluctuations. In particular, please avoid storage in direct sunlight or near air conditioning vents, as these will accelerate the deterioration of the wood.
Some requests cannot be met after purchase, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have before placing your order.
As we process shipments on weekends and holidays, please note that depending on when you place your order, it may take some time before it is shipped. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Basically, we do not accept returns or exchanges at the customer's convenience.
You may notice minor scratches, distortions, and other unique handmade flavors.
The color and atmosphere may look different depending on your device and light source.
Since the material is wood, repeated moisture absorption and drying may cause cracking. It is recommended to store the product in a place with as little change in humidity as possible. In particular, please avoid storing the product in direct sunlight or near air conditioner vents, as this will accelerate the deterioration of the wood.
If you have any questions, please ask before you buy, as some requests cannot be met after purchase.
Please note that the shipping process is done on weekends and holidays, so depending on the timing of your order, it may take some time to ship. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.