Vintage Japanese Bronze Daikokuten Statue Signed Motomitsu Lucky God Figure Tea Ceremony Traditional Japanese craftsmanship with fine

Traditional Japanese craftsmanship with fine detail on the lid

and street performances

traces of melted glaze and vitrified clay reveal the intensity of ancient kiln conditions

these were used to signal the start of performances or to warn citizens to be careful of fire ("Hi no youjin")

6 inches Weight: 215 g

Vintage Japanese Bronze Daikokuten Statue Signed Motomitsu Lucky God Figure Tea Ceremony Traditional Japanese craftsmanship with fineVintage Japanese Bronze Daikokuten Statue Signed Motomitsu Lucky God Figure This is a vintage Japanese cast bronze statue of Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin), beautifully crafted by the artist Motomitsu. Daikokuten is the deity of wealth, agriculture, and prosperity. Here, he is depicted in his classic joyful form, holding his magical wish granting mallet (uchide no kozuchi) and a large sack of treasures over his shoulder,