KUTANI LUCKY GODS, Chinoiserie Decor, Japanese Moriage Porcelain Figurines, Collectible Vintage

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KUTANI LUCKY GODS, Chinoiserie Decor, Japanese Moriage Porcelain Figurines, Collectible Vintage

Add some luck to your home!
Six of seven lucky gods are available.

Nice vintage condition. Measures approximately h from 3 1/2” Tall

Moriage is a special type of raised decoration used on some Japanese pottery

Bishamon is the Japanese name for Vaisravana, a Buddhist deity. He is protecting the wealth. He is represented wearing military protection, with a glave and a small temple in the left hand.

Benzaiten.Goddess of music, artist and geisha, she is the only woman among the seven happy gods. She has for origine the indian godess Saravasti.
She is also called Benton, Benten, or Benzaiten

Hotei.Hotei is the most popular and favorite Japanese household god. He is the god of prosperity. He is represented in many different positions generally with a big belly and smiling. He often carries a treasure bag with gifts for the children. He is the Japanese Santa Claus.
He brings luck to whom touch his belly!

Fukurokuju.God of happyness, wealth and longevity. He is originated from china. He has a big forehaed and hold the sacred book which contains he lif span of every person. He is represented often with crane and a turtle symbol of longevity.

Daikoku.He is representing the wealth of the land and is therefore the god of the farmers. He wears hood, holding a Kozuchi; (a carrying bag) on his right hand and sitting on rice bales the symbol of Daikoku. When shaken by the god, this bag is supposed to grant all wishes.

Jurojin.The god of longevity. He is represented as an old man walking with a fan and a scroll under his arm. He is quite often identified as Fukurokuju and one consider that they have the same body.

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