Antique Japanese Omikuji Fortune Telling Set Late Edo Period Shinto Shrine 99 St Animal Motif 09 in Height: 19

09 in Height: 19

indicating a high-quality studio work

Please note: The dolls are designed with rounded or uneven bases

Please check the photos for details to appreciate the intricate weaving and vintage character of this bamboo basket

Near the upper edge

Antique Japanese Omikuji Fortune Telling Set Late Edo Period Shinto Shrine 99 St Animal Motif 09 in Height: 19This is an incredibly rare and authentic Omikuji (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the Late Edo Period. Unlike modern plastic or simple wooden versions, this vessel is crafted from heavy lacquered wood, a high quality construction that strongly suggests it was used in a significant Shinto shrine. The set consists of a rectangular lacquered box with a small opening at the top and 99 hand inscribed bamboo sticks. In Japanese tradition, the