Description: Magatama making kitIzumo Stone (Shimane Prefecture)Meaning: prosperous on business, marriage tie, successful career This stone is produced in the land of Izumo, which is the land of Okuninushino Mikoto and thought to be related to the creations of Japan, and it is regarded an important place in Japanese Mythology. It is said that Izumo Taisha Shrine, which was mentioned in the Kojiki, was so high enough to reached heaven, according to a modern survey it was 48 m high. This is s stone produced in Kimachi on Shimane Prefecture and it`s made from condensed sandstone formed 14 million years ago This stone has been historically loved especially during the Kofun period and the middle ages. In the Edo periods, the Matsue clan forbade the stone to being carried outside the prefecture. This is a historical famous stone because it was used for the construction of Matsue Castle. This curious stone is usually pale gray, but turn yellow as time goes on. In the early days of the ancient time when this area was still the sea, sea creature sometimes were lock up on Izumo stone, and still now fossils can be found in the stone. A fossil of the left lower jawbone of Paleoparadoxia was discovered in an Izumo stone in 1980 and it becomes a hot topic. Magatama Size: Approximately 34.5mm×23.3×13.5mmMade in our company (Japan) What is Magatama? Magatama is a Talisman of good fortune in Japan, with religious significance in Japan’s Shintō traditions. Magatama literally means "curved ball." The magatama is an ancient Japanese ornament. The jewel-shaped magatama is also one of the Three Shintō Regalia 三種の神器 (sacred mirror, sword, and jewel), and in this role it is known as the Yasakani no Magatama From early on, the magatama symbolized "avoidance of evil" or the "magic of good fortune." In modern times, the magatama is still sold as a talisman at retail stores. Other Japanese Stone magatama Attentions!⚠ Please read before buying. Due to the nature of the stone, there are some deformations, dents, individual differences of some size, etc. The photos tries to be as close to the color of the actual article as possible, but it`s can be different depending on the computer and the monitor. Thank you for your understanding. International Orders: We are not responsible for any wrong or undeliverable addresses. The buyer is responsible for any applicable import duties and local taxes. Please verify with your customs before making your purchase. Return Policy: We take pride in our packaging. If the item arrives damaged or if you are not 100% satisfied with the item, we have a 30-day return policy. We can arrange the exchange or refund after we receive the item in its original box. The buyer will be responsible for the returning shipping cost. We are committed to 100% satisfaction and will work to resolve any issues you have regarding our items. Here you can find a lot of different items! japan giappone japon stone power stone gemstone rawstone bracelet japanese culture accessory kyoto tokyo kobe asia asian collection jade hisui magatama commashape
Price: 36 USD
Location: Kobe
End Time: 2025-01-21T06:58:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Handmade: Yes
Color: blue
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Material: Gemstone
Brand: Handmade
Type: Charm
