A bronze statue of Daikokuten with his feet on a rice sack. The artist is Miyuki 美雪. There is an engraving on the bottom. It is from the Meiji to Taisho period, about 100-150 years ago. Daikokuten is an important deity in Japanese Buddhism and folk beliefs, and is one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Daikokuten symbolizes wealth, prosperity in business, and agricultural abundance, garnering significant reverence. He is characterized by his broad smile and flat cap. Typically depicted riding on a bale of rice, Daikokuten wears a hood and carries a large bag representing treasures, as well as a magical mallet from which wealth flows. In his left hand, he holds a treasure tower (hōtō) or a pilgrim's staff (shakujo), while in his right hand, he wields a scepter (shaku) believed to fulfill wishes. Known as a guardian deity in Buddhism, Daikokuten is also venerated as a protector of business prosperity in Japanese folklore. Daikokuten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods and is regarded as the deity of food. Daikokuten is a syncretic deity that combines elements of the Hindu god Shiva, known as Mahakala, with indigenous Japanese beliefs, thus considered a unique Japanese deity. Depicted sitting atop a bale of rice, wearing a hood, holding a hammer, and carrying a large bag over his shoulder, Daikokuten is characterized by his smiling face and elongated earlobes. Widely believed to bring blessings of wealth, prosperity, bountiful harvests, career success, and good fortune in matchmaking, Daikokuten is often worshipped alongside Ebisu, forming a pair of deities revered for agriculture and fishing. "Shichifukujin 七福神（The Seven Lucky Gods）" refer to the seven deities: Ebisu恵比寿, Daikokuten大黒天, Bishamonten毘沙門天, Benzaiten弁財天, Hotei布袋, Fukurokuju福禄寿, and Jurojin寿老人. These deities symbolize sacred powers such as luck, prosperity, and longevity in the traditional beliefs of Japan. High: 19.1 cm Width: 9.3 cm Long: 10.4 cm Weight: 1690 g Condition: Although it is generally in good condition. There are dirt, scratches, dust, and peeling due to age. It was kept at home. Cleaning is not done properly. There are many photos, so please take a look. Atention: The items listed for sale are all used collectibles. Please consider them to have signs of aging, such as stains, scratches, scuffs, tears, discoloration, fading, fraying, and changes in thread color. We will post as many photos as possible to make it easy to understand. As these are old items, we appreciate your understanding before making a purchase. Shipping: The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped from Japan. We will use either DHL or FedEx for a safe and secure transportation. It usually takes about 2-3 weeks for delivery, and the package will be shipped with a tracking number. Import duties, taxes, VAT, and any other charges are not included in the item price and shipping cost. Please check your country's import duties before bidding. 022221540421