Japanese Natural Stone 30.5mm Magatama 9.4g (ID:27850)
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- Product Name: Japanese Natural Stone 30.5mm Magatama 9.4g (ID:27850)
- Size: 21 X 30.5 X 12
- Weight: 9.4g
- Origin: Japan, Shimane Pref., Oki Islands
- Metal Material: None
[Product Description]
◆ The product photos show the actual item you will receive.
◆ This is an increasingly rare Obsidian from the Oki Islands, where mining is no longer permitted. The crafting was meticulously done by hand by Magatama artisans in the Izumo region. The remote Oki Islands of Shimane Prefecture are the only source of obsidian in the Chugoku region. Formed approximately 5 million years ago by the rapid cooling of rhyolitic magma from volcanic activity, this high-quality natural glass was born from Oki's unique geological environment. Obsidian from Oki has been excavated from ancient ruins across the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Niigata regions, indicating that its exceptional quality made it an indispensable material for life in ancient Japan.
[About Magatama]
The Magatama is an ancient Japanese talisman dating back to prehistoric times. As one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, its comma-like shape is said to represent a soul or the moon. It has long been cherished as a powerful amulet to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, and offer spiritual protection.
- Size: 21 X 30.5 X 12
- Weight: 9.4g
- Origin: Japan, Shimane Pref., Oki Islands
- Metal Material: None
[Product Description]
◆ The product photos show the actual item you will receive.
◆ This is an increasingly rare Obsidian from the Oki Islands, where mining is no longer permitted. The crafting was meticulously done by hand by Magatama artisans in the Izumo region. The remote Oki Islands of Shimane Prefecture are the only source of obsidian in the Chugoku region. Formed approximately 5 million years ago by the rapid cooling of rhyolitic magma from volcanic activity, this high-quality natural glass was born from Oki's unique geological environment. Obsidian from Oki has been excavated from ancient ruins across the Chugoku, Shikoku, and Niigata regions, indicating that its exceptional quality made it an indispensable material for life in ancient Japan.
[About Magatama]
The Magatama is an ancient Japanese talisman dating back to prehistoric times. As one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, its comma-like shape is said to represent a soul or the moon. It has long been cherished as a powerful amulet to ward off evil spirits, bring good fortune, and offer spiritual protection.
