Japanese Edo Period Ceramic Figure of Otafuku (Okame)

Japanese Edo Period Ceramic Figure of Otafuku (Okame)

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Japanese Edo Period Ceramic Figure of Otafuku (Okame)

SKU 1426703 Category Porcelain / Ceramics / Pottery Tags asian antique, Japanese antique

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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Antique Japanese ceramic figure of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means “tortoise”, a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who’s name means “abundant good fortune”. A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient. She is smart, strong-willed and competent as well as powerful enough to easily frighten away evil spirits. She transcends stereotypes of physical beauty and is considered the epitome of the ideal wife.

This low fire ceramic figure is seated with her robes billowing around her. Her eyes and smile express friendliness and warmth. Seal impression on underside reads “泉六三郎. IZUMI Rokusaburо̄” and “福日特製” either “Fukunichi” or “Fukubi”.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 6 1/2″ high x 8 1/4″ wide x 7″ deep.

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Antique Japanese ceramic figure of the moon faced Otafuku. Her name was once Uzume and evolved into Okame which means “tortoise”, a symbol of longevity. Otafuku or Okame is considered the goddess of mirth, a cheerful woman who’s name means “abundant good fortune”. A bringer of victory and success, she is good-natured, good-humored, good-hearted, generous, kind, serene, and patient. She is smart, strong-willed and competent as well as powerful enough to easily frighten away evil spirits. She transcends stereotypes of physical beauty and is considered the epitome of the ideal wife.

This low fire ceramic figure is seated with her robes billowing around her. Her eyes and smile express friendliness and warmth. Seal impression on underside reads “泉六三郎. IZUMI Rokusaburо̄” and “福日特製” either “Fukunichi” or “Fukubi”.

Age: Edo Period (1603-1868)

Dimensions: 6 1/2″ high x 8 1/4″ wide x 7″ deep.

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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