Shigaraki Ware Ornament - Frog in the Wallet / 信楽焼 がま口カエル AG0507 and the profound sense of

and the profound sense of “keshiki” (scenery) they evoke—whether it be the glow of the cosmos

they symbolize the patience

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Shigaraki Ware Ornament - Frog in the Wallet / 信楽焼 がま口カエル AG0507 and the profound sense ofIn Japan, the frog is a familiar symbol of good fortune. The word for frog, kaeru, shares the same sound as , meaning to return, inspiring wishes such as a safe return home, money returning, and happiness returning. For this reason, frog figurines have long been enjoyed as auspicious decorations for safe journeys, prosperity and positive new beginnings. This cheerful frog rests against a generously shaped fortune pouch, raising one hand in a friendly,