Size

7.5 × 2.8 × 2.2 cm

Material

deep-sea coral with boar tusk, buffalo horn inlays

Year

2021

Price(JPY)

　

Explanation of work

It is carved out of deep-sea coral, which is found between 1,200 and 1,800 meters below the sea floor, utilizing the different colors of the coral.
The sea turtle's back is lined with congratulatory motifs: octopus, jewel, and sea bream (This red color represents the color of the original material).
This is a scene where we are on our way to entertain a guest (probably Urashima Tarō) who has just arrived at the Dragon Palace.
I tried to express the excitement before the party starts.