This bronze statue of Jurojin was created approximately 50 to 100 years ago, between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. The artist is Hidemine 秀峰. Jurojin is holding a cane. Unfortunately, the cane is broken. It broke cleanly so it might be possible to glue it back together. Jurojin is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. A deity originating from Chinese Taoism, he is depicted as a short, long-headed old man holding a staff and a fan, and accompanied by a deer. He is worshipped as the god of longevity, and is said to grant benefits such as extending life and curing illness. High: 23.7 cm Width: 13.6 cm Depth: 10.8 cm Weight: 4520 g Condition: Jurojin is in generally good condition. However, the cane is broken. There are scratches, stains, scuffs, peeling, etc. It has been stored at home. 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. 120720071217