Fujin Wind God Pendant — .925 Sterling Silver, Japanese Mythology
SKU: 3652
Fujin wrestles his bag of winds at the center of a circular medallion — the Shinto god of wind captured mid-motion, his fierce Oni face snarling, the wind sack billowing above him. This Fujin pendant is 14 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, measuring 31mm × 42mm. Swirling engravings fill the border and carry onto the ornate bail. The oxidized finish darkens every groove so the polished high points — Fujin's face, his hands, the wind lines — stand forward from a shadowed background.
Wear This If
If Japanese mythology is part of your aesthetic — Fujin is one of the oldest Shinto deities — the god who carried wind in a bag slung across his shoulders. This pendant shows him in the traditional Oni form with a fierce expression, muscular body, and billowing wind sack. At 31mm × 42mm, the scene is detailed enough to recognize from across a table.
If you collect mythology-themed silver jewelry — This isn't a generic "Asian dragon" pendant. It's a specific deity from Shinto tradition, rendered with his specific attributes — the wind bag, the Oni face, the dynamic pose. The back carries an "Oriental Vibrations" workshop engraving and the .925 hallmark. It sits alongside Norse, Celtic, and Greek pieces without overlapping in theme.
If you want a medallion pendant with depth, not a flat disc — The Fujin figure is sculpted in three dimensions — raised above the background, with the wind bag creating a curved arc overhead. The swirling border isn't stamped lines but carved grooves with real depth. At 14 grams, it has mid-weight presence without dragging a chain.
Living With This Pendant
The oxidized finish does the heavy lifting on this design. Every carved line in the swirling border, every crease in Fujin's expression, every fold in the wind bag holds dark shadow. The raised surfaces — his face, his hands, the bag's curves — catch polished light. That contrast is what gives the pendant its three-dimensional read from a distance. Up close, you can trace the individual wind swirls with a fingernail.
The bail has its own engraved swirl pattern — it's not a plain loop. That continuity between the medallion border and the bail gives the pendant a finished look from every angle. At 14 grams on a chain, it settles at mid-chest and stays centered without flipping or rotating.
Heads up: The bail opening is 3mm — fits most standard chains and leather cords but won't accommodate thick heavy chains (5mm+). A 2–3mm silver chain or cord in 20–24" is ideal for this pendant's scale.
What's Inside
Good Questions
Q: Who is Fujin in Japanese mythology?
Fujin is one of the oldest Shinto gods — the deity of wind. He's traditionally depicted as a fearsome Oni carrying a large bag of wind across his shoulders. Along with his brother Raijin (god of thunder), Fujin represents the raw, chaotic forces of nature. He symbolizes freedom, power, and the ability to bring change.
Q: What does "Oriental Vibrations" on the back mean?
It's the artisan workshop mark — the silversmith who designed and handcrafted this pendant. The engraving sits alongside the .925 hallmark on the reverse, confirming both the maker and the material purity.
Q: Will the oxidized detail fade with wear?
The oxidation sits deep in the carved grooves where it's protected from friction. The raised surfaces may brighten slightly over time from contact with clothing, which actually increases the contrast. Avoid chemical silver dips — they strip the intentional darkening. A soft cloth on the high points is all you need.
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