Netsuke of a stylized fukura susume ("fat sparrow"). Made of ivory. Mid 1700s, Edo Period, Japan. Netsuke were small toggles traditionally used to secure pouches or small containers to the sash of a kimono, as the garments lacked pockets. The delicate carving of the feathers and the facial expression of the sparrow showcases the artisan's skill in transforming a utilitarian object into an intricate piece of art.
The fukura susume, or fat sparrow, is a symbol often associated with abundance and good fortune in Japanese culture. Sparrows were seen as bringers of prosperity due to their association with plentiful harvests. During the Edo period, this symbolism was especially significant, as it was a time of relative peace and economic stability in Japan.
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The fukura susume, or fat sparrow, is a symbol often associated with abundance and good fortune in Japanese culture. Sparrows were seen as bringers of prosperity due to their association with plentiful harvests. During the Edo period, this symbolism was especially significant, as it was a time of relative peace and economic stability in Japan.
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what if there are worms saying "would you love me if a turned into a woman?"
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and they are looking for worms saying "yes babe, i would cherish your giant kind despite how hard it would be. i would keep you safe and crawl into your crevices to stay close to you"
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