Antique bronze okimono "Bull". Japan, 20th century. The symbol of the bull is a symbol of fertility, each culture glorifies the bull either as a sacred animal for sacrifice or as strength, endurance and unhurriedness. The symbol came to the Land of the Rising Sun from the Chinese zodiac year. The image of the bull can be found in the usiguruma carts, which were used by aristocrats and pulled by oxen. If you stroke the bull statue on the head with Tenman in Dazaifu, you can find good luck. In Japan, the slowness of the bull is highly valued, because "Haste makes waste." In general, this symbol is an indicator of status, endless love of work and self-confidence.