Magic Dragon on Healing Reishi Lingzhi Mushroom Rare Japanese Carving 靈芝

Antique Japanese Reishi CarvingMagic Dragon 神龍 On Lingzhi Mushroom 靈芝 Signed: Chokokusen, Circa: 19030s H 4.5 in. (5cm), W 7 in. (4cm), D 2.75 in. (2cm) Measurement for Lingzhi OnlyPlexiglass pedestal included, overall very good condition! A rare and unusual find of a carved reishi mushroom. On the front a green dragon is seen with a gold pearl, frolicking among black rocks and white clouds; whereas the intriguing organic quality of the fungus or ear-like leaf form is thoroughly preserved. Ganoderma Lingzhi literally means Spirit Mushroom. It is the oldest known medicinal mushroom, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years; Lingzhi is also venerated as the food of immortals throughout East Asia. While more studies are still needed, recent clinical trials in the west showed that reishi can enhance the immune response in advanced-stage cancer patients. In addition, Lingzhi is occasionally found in homes and temples as an emblem and positive force of Fen