Delicate horse statue made by famous Japanese artist "三枝惣太郎Saegusa Sōtarō" Marked "惣sou". Very elegant design and high quality work. Height: 20.5cm, Width: 6cm, Length: 12.5cm Height: 7.5cm, Width: 3cm, Length: 5.5cm In Japan's ancient times, horses were regarded as the vehicles of gods and were highly regarded, and it can be said that they have risen to the level of sacredness. Starting around the 8th century, Japan has had the habit of offering live horses to God as a way to express sincerity and pray for wishes to come true. People at that time would think that as long as I worship a lively horse, God will see my loyalty and give me the corresponding "divine favor (ごBenefit: ごりやく)"