A lovely Japanese bronze Uchide no kozuchi (打ち出の小槌). Thisis a legendary Japanese "magic hammer" that can "tap out" anything wished for. This hammer is also translated into "magic wishing mallet," "lucky hammer," and "the mallet of fortune." In popular belief, the magic wooden hammer is held in the hand of the deity Daikoku-ten, who is represented as figurines, statues, netsukes, and in architecture in Japanese culture. marked with two characters. Length: 11,0 centimeter Condition: The object is in very good condition, some minute wear. The condition is carefully checked with strong UV-light and bright translucent white light. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance, without wooden stand. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once.