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Mid-Century Asian Art Daikoku Bronze Sculpture Japan, Meiji / Taisho Period XX°

$720.75
£533.47
€600
CA$986.40
A$1,074.10
CHF 568.25
MX$12,953.19
NOK 7,230.13
SEK 6,609.86
DKK 4,570.67

About the Item

Solid bronze sculpture of Daikokuten (or Daikoku), one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin) of Japan. He is the deity of prosperity, wealth, and cuisine. He is depicted wearing a hat, a large sack of treasure on his back, and a magic hammer (Uchide no Kozuchi) in his right hand. The figure stands on bales of rice, symbolizing abundance and wealth. Signed, Japan, Meiji / Taisho Period, Early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Palermo, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ART-8921stDibs: LU4535245996552

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