Vintage Japanese Bronze Daikokuten Statue Signed Motomitsu Lucky God Figure Tea Ceremony and street performances

and street performances

making these original hand-carved wooden pieces highly sought after by collectors today

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

Japan New Craft Tohoku Association

Frame & Borders (The Black Patterns): Crafted from "Kurogaki" (Black Persimmon)

Vintage Japanese Bronze Daikokuten Statue Signed Motomitsu Lucky God Figure Tea Ceremony and street performancesVintage 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,