Hand Carved Cryptomeria (Japanese Cedar) Wood Horny Toad folk art painting Image size 4

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Gumps is known as a purveyor of luxury goods from around the world

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Hand Carved Cryptomeria (Japanese Cedar) Wood Horny Toad folk art painting Image size 4This Japanese hand carved cedar (Cryptomeria) horny toad is totally amazing for the manner in which its carved form brilliantly corresponds to the patterns in the grain of the wood. Believed to bring good luck, particularly to those traveling, it makes sense that there would be a tradition in Japan of carving toads like this one that could be carried in a pocketand surely this lovely little one would bring good fortune wherever he goes! The toad