Likened to a perfect combination, a bamboo and sparrow is a common motif in Japanese painting and other works of art.

Also used, for example, in family coats of arms, the design is said to be an auspicious crest that expresses wishes for the perpetuation of descendants and for prosperity.

作者…康二(角康二) Artisan…Yasuji (Yasuji Sumi)

竹…点彫り/線彫り Bamboo…Dot carving/Liner

雀…点彫り/線彫り Sparrow… Dot carving/Liner