This listing is for a pair of vintage Japanese hand-carved wood printing blocks featuring auspicious phrases. The characters are carved in reverse so they would print correctly onto paper when inked.

One block reads "good fortune opens and progress advances each day", a classic prosperity wish often associated with merchants and business success. The second block reads "aged and mellow", a phrase commonly used to describe fine vintage wine or sake. 

The blocks show darkened surfaces and wear from use, highlighting their history as functional printing tools rather than decorative carvings. Together they offer a glimpse into traditional Japanese printing practices and the kinds of celebratory or commercial phrases used in everyday life.

2.75" x 2.5" x 1"