Zippo Japanese Pattern Phoenix

A ZIPPO lighter featuring the mythical Fenghuang (a Chinese phoenix symbolizing auspicious events). The phoenix, beautifully depicted across two sides with a striking combination of ion black and gold-accent plating, exudes elegance and presence. This design, imbued with good fortune, is perfect as a lucky charm or talisman. It also makes an excellent gift for milestone celebrations like a 60th birthday.

Note: The Fenghuang, along with the crane, is considered an auspicious bird in Asian culture, symbolizing good fortune and favorable omens.

Specifications

• Size (measured by our store): Regular H56mm W38mm D13mm, 54g (when dry)
• Features: Dual-sided etching, ion black finish, gold-accent plating, plain back
• ZIPPO Case: Regular Case

Japanese "engimono" (lucky charms) refer to items or symbols believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and health. They have been cherished in Japanese culture since ancient times and are commonly found in festivals, celebrations, and everyday life. Below are some of the most well-known lucky charms in Japan:

• Maneki Neko (Beckoning Cat)
  The Maneki Neko raises one paw to invite either people or financial luck. A cat with its right paw raised is believed to attract wealth, while a left paw raised invites people. Often seen in shops and homes, it serves as a popular talisman for business prosperity.

• Cranes and Turtles
  Cranes and turtles are symbols of longevity. The crane is said to live for a thousand years, and the turtle for ten thousand, making them powerful symbols of health and long life. They are frequently used in wedding ceremonies and celebrations for long life.

• Mount Fuji
  Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain, is revered for its beautiful form and is a symbol of good fortune and longevity. In particular, if it appears in the year’s first dream (called "hatsuyume"), it is considered a very lucky omen, as reflected in the phrase “Ichi-Fuji, Ni-Taka, San-Nasubi” (Mount Fuji first, then a hawk, and an eggplant).

• Phoenix (Fenghuang)
  The phoenix, a symbol of peace, prosperity, harmony, and justice, is also known as a “zui-cho” (auspicious bird). The term refers to mythical birds believed to bring happiness and good omens. In Japan, it has long been thought that the appearance of a phoenix signals a time of peace and prosperity.