Description

Antique Japanese ceramic bizen ware sculpture of Ebisu and Daikoku, two of the most popular of the Lucky Gods. Diakoku, who is usually pictured standing on top of bales of rice, instead stands on top of a large ball. He is shown carrying a lucky mallet (Uchide no Kozuchi) and a bag of treasure which is thrown over his shoulder. He is the protector of agriculture, farmers, and rice merchants. Standing to his left on the side of the large ball is Ebisu, the protector of fish, fisheries, seafood, fishermen, sea merchants and anything else that is related. The two good friends smile and laugh. Over the years in Japan, Ebisu and Daikoku have also extended their realm as the protector of the kitchen, all businesses, martial arts dojos, etc.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 8 3/4″ high x 6 1/2″ wide x 4 1/2″ deep