UP FOR SALE: Vintage Japanese ojime bead depicting the Zodiac Horse, hand-carved in the early?mid Showa era (1930s?1950s). This piece shows excellent craftsmanship with an expressive carved face, defined mane, folded legs, and a classic curled zodiac posture. Features a clear two-kanji artisan signature and a warm natural patina consistent with true mid-century beads. Made using the traditional multi-piece laminated construction employed by Japanese ojime workshops of this era, allowing for strong, rounded forms with beautifully detailed carving. The Horse is one of the highly sought-after zodiac animals, symbolizing vitality, strength, and freedom. Approx size: ~1 inch Type: Ojime bead (listed in Netsuke category) Zodiac Animal: Horse Signed: Yes Origin: Japan Era: Early?Mid Showa (circa 1930s?50s) Condition: Natural age patina, no cracks, no repairs A high-quality collector piece ? signed mid-century bone ojime are increasingly hard to find, especially with this level of detail and character. I?m listing several other signed mid-century Japanese zodiac ojime from the same workshop. If you collect these, check my other listings ? they?re all different animals and all hand-carved bone. AS IS AS SHOWN ? Please check out all the pics and zoom in for the best look. Photos tell the story better than I ever could! Thanks so much for looking! Vintage and secondhand goodies usually have some character (aka flaws). I do my best to describe everything honestly, but I?m no expert. What you see is what you get. All my stuff comes from a smoke-free home and gets a good cleaning before it heads out. I ship Monday through Saturday fast and packed with care! Colors might look a little different depending on your screen and lighting. Props are just for show -- only the item(s) listed in the title are included. Got a problem? Message me first! I'm easy to work with and want you to be happy! Poke around my store if you want, I am happy to bundle shipping! Visit my Store for more great finds!