The 7 Lucky Gods
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This piece was a handmade one-of-a-kind work. It cannot be reordered and will never exist in this form again. The page stays online as part of our archive.
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Details about the sold piece
- Height 184 cm
- Width 58 cm
- Item Type Kakemono
- Jikusaki Ceramics
- Material Honshi Silk
- Period of Creation Shôwa (1926–1989)
- Technique Hand-Painted
- Unique Work Yes
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Description
Tightly gathered, the Seven Lucky Gods assemble in a lively group scene: the sword-bearing Bishamonten, the long-bearded Fukurokuju, the cheerful Hotei, and other companions, each equipped with his characteristic attributes. The Shichifukujin are among the most popular bringers of luck in Japanese folk culture and are traditionally associated with prosperity, long life, and contentment.
The fine, colorful rendering on silk shows each figure with individual expression, from the fishing rod of the fisherman Ebisu to the biwa lute of the goddess Benzaiten. The artist's signature can be seen at the lower edge of the image, and the work itself dates from the Shôwa period.
Fitted with ceramic roller ends, this hanging scroll is suitable both as a decorative symbol of luck and as a collector's piece for lovers of Japanese folk painting. Its dense, cheerful composition makes it an inviting eye-catcher for any room.
