Description: Himeji Castle Shachihoko Figure Highlights l Metal construction for durability and lasting use l Complete reproduction in detail by 3D scanning of Shachihoko that was created over 400 years ago l Perfect for those who want a Japanese-style room l Can be used as a lucky charm protecting your house Description Decorate your room with the Shachihoko figure!! A shachihoko is an imaginary creature with a tiger head and a carp body. It is a Japanese traditional figure which is often found at the top of Japanese castle. It is believed that it has a power of putting out the fire. Therefore, it can be used as a charm for safety or ornamental purposes. The name of this shachihoko is “Meiji”. It was named after era name in Japan. It features a deep scale sculpture. We did 3D scanning the real shachihoko of Himeji castle in Himeji city, Hyogo. From that 3D data, this figure was completely reproduced with metal even the scratches on the tail. For you information, Himeji castle was designated as national treasure in 1951, and it was designated as the first world heritage site in Japan in 1993. Usually, the shachihoko on the roof of the castle tower is a pair of male and female, but Himeji castle's both shachihoko are female and it is rare in Japan. Specifications Dimensions (figure): D30mm x W40mm x H70mm (1/25 scale) Dimensions (package): D45mm x W75mm x H105mm Weight: 160g Material: Stainless Steel (figure), Paulownia Box (package) Manufacturer: Castem Co., Ltd. Country of Manufacture: Japan Shipping It will take about 6 weeks from your order to delivery. Unless there is an exception, you will be notified immediately via e-mail of any delays. We use shipping carriers (Japan Post: EMS) and we ship worldwide to different countries. After the item ships, we will email you the shipping status with a tracking number. If you do not receive a shipping email from us within 3 business days of your purchase, please check your email SPAM folder for this email message. Or you may contact us to get a shipping status at any time. Payment We accept all payment through eBay. About us We are Castem, a metal component manufacturing company with 50 years of operation in Japan. We create many unique items. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us 24/7. We will reply to you ASAP. We greatly appreciate your POSITIVE feedback. Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Price: 52.88 USD
Location: Fukuyama City,
End Time: 2024-03-06T05:22:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Culture: Japanese
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
