Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Naruko Kokeshi and it also works beautifully

and it also works beautifully as a platter for sushi or sashimi

The bottom is also in the shape of a sakura blossom

which are said to bring good luck

saving valuable counter space

and a discreet cutout on the rim allows the lid to close smoothly with the spoon in place

Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll ORIGIN_Naruko Kokeshi and it also works beautifullyThis hanging scroll depicts nanten (nandina) and fukujuso (adonis) in a winter setting. In Japan, the changing seasons are cherished and expressed widely through the arts; here, a snowy landscape provides a quiet backdrop while the composition itself suggests the first whisper of spring. Nandina has long been regarded as a talisman against illness and misfortune, traditionally used to ward off evil directions. Paired with the adonis, the motif takes