In Japanese, the term for owl is 'fukurou'. The owl has perpetually held a position of favor as a symbol of good fortune due to its phonetic resemblance to the phrase 'No hardship.'
The term '不 (FU)' conveys negation, while '苦労 (KUROU)' denotes hardship.
Size Approx. L3' x W2.25' x H1'
Made in Japan
Material: Iron
Product #: OIT22
Code: NWS
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Description from Kiriko.
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