{"product_id":"antique-japanese-omikuji-fortune-telling-set-late-edo-period-shinto-shrine-99-st","title":"Antique Japanese Omikuji Fortune Telling Set Late Edo Period Shinto Shrine 99 St","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is an incredibly rare and authentic \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"41\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eOmikuji\u003c\/b\u003e (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"98\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eLate Edo Period\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe set consists of a rectangular lacquered box with a small opening at the top and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"84\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e99 hand-inscribed bamboo sticks\u003c\/b\u003e. In Japanese tradition, the box is shaken until a single stick falls out, revealing one's destiny. Each bamboo stick is meticulously marked with ink calligraphy indicating various levels of fortune, such as \"Daikichi\" (Great Good Luck) or \"Kichi\" (Good Luck).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eLate Edo Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e A genuine artifact from the mid-19th century, embodying the spiritual history of feudal Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eLacquered Shrine Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e The box features a classic black lacquer finish with red accents. The word \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"107\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\"御籤\" (Omikuji)\u003c\/b\u003e is deeply carved and lacquered in red on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e99 Bamboo Fortune Sticks:\u003c\/b\u003e A near-complete set of weathered bamboo sticks, each bearing unique historical calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eProfound Patina:\u003c\/b\u003e The extensive wear on the lacquer tells a story of thousands of hands shaking the box in prayer over nearly two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eSize (Approx.):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eBox Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.5 cm \/ 5.7 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eBox Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.3 cm \/ 3.3 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 350 g \/ 0.77 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Authentic antique condition with significant \"itami\" (historical wear). The lacquer shows extensive peeling, cracking, and loss, particularly around the edges and corners, revealing the seasoned wood beneath. The bottom of the box shows remnants of fabric tape, a sign of a functional repair made by a caretaker in a later era to preserve the piece. These imperfections are not considered defects but rather proof of its long, active life in a Japanese shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003ePlease carefully inspect the high-resolution photos to appreciate the deep history and rustic \"Wabi-sabi\" character of this rare spiritual artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1260\" data-start=\"1189\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 58px; top: 15989px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47345660199165,"sku":"Toji 9000 WO567","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_aade0216-51c8-43f1-a039-1cfb3a82deef.jpg?v=1775190119","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/zh\/products\/antique-japanese-omikuji-fortune-telling-set-late-edo-period-shinto-shrine-99-st","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}