nepros 3/8"sq. URUSHI Ratchet Handle (老亀 ROUKI)As cranes are said to live for a thousand years and turtles for ten thousand years, the turtle, like the crane, is a symbol of longevity. A wave pattern is drawn with silver powder on black lacquer. On top of this, the turtle is drawn in gold plain maki e, with fine patterns in precise lines of gold. The technique of leaving the border between the carapace and the tail is called "kaki wari," and requires a high level of skill. The eyes are decorated