Japanese Print, A Surimono By Hokusai: Imitation Or Parody Of The Gods
IMITATION OR PARODY OF THE GODS DAIKOKU AND EBIZU WITH A BEAUTY
Woodcut,
nishikie,
ca. 1890
Daikokuten, or Daikoku, is the deity of wealth, commerce, and trade.
He is often depicted as a round, smiling man, sitting or standing with a sack of rice symbolizing wealth, carrying a pouch on his shoulder containing wisdom and patience. He also holds in his right hand a sort of wooden mallet (uchide no kozuchi) representing the virtue of work.
Ebisu or Yebisu is the deity of fishermen, merchants, and prosperity.
He is often depicted with a fan and carrying a fish.
They are among the seven deities of good fortune in Japanese mythology.
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 170 mm
Height: 180 mm
Reference (ID): 1821370
Availability: In stock
