Crystal Quartz , Carving, Round

Size: Approx 12mm (+/-0.5mm)
Hole size: Approx 1mm
Color: Clear, Gold
Slight unevenness in gold application, minor blemishes: present on some pcs

This item features the "Furin Kazan" motif, said to have been used by Takeda Shingen on his battle standard.
Each crystal is carved with one character, sold as a 4-pcs set.
The base crystal is of high quality with excellent transparency.
The gold paint shines beautifully, adding a touch of luxury.
Wiping with a wet towel showed no color fading.

*Furin Kazan*
"Swift as the wind, silent as the forest, aggressive as fire, immovable as the mountain."
This phrase originates from "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, specifically the "Military Combat" chapter, and describes four principles for battle.
It is an abbreviation of "Let your rapidity be that of the wind, your stillness that of the forest, your aggression that of fire, your immovability that of a mountain."
It is famous for being used by the Sengoku period warlord Takeda Shingen on his battle standard.

*Takeda Shingen*
He led an invincible cavalry army, displaying the "Furin Kazan" battle standard.
His battles with Uesugi Kenshin at Kawanakajima are famous.
He also dedicated himself to civil administration, such as building the Shingen-zutsumi levee on the Kamanashi River to control flooding and enabling the development of new rice paddies.
Even today, he remains an enduringly popular hero representing his homeland.

[*The grid used in the image is 1cm x 1cm.]