Okimono 置物 of the deity Daikokuten 大黒天 - Patinated bronze - 'Eizan' 栄山 - Japan - Taishô period/Early Shôwa period (Early 20th century)
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Okimono of the deity Daikokuten in brown-patinated bronze by Eizan (Koshii Eizan), from the Taishô to Early Shôwa period in Japan; dimensions 51 cm high, 26 cm wide, 13 cm deep, weight 9.6 kg, in excellent condition with a two-character name seal on the back of the bag.
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A fine brown-patinated bronze okimono 置物 sculpted in the form of the deity Daikokuten 大黒天, one of Japan’s revered ‘Seven Lucky Gods’ 七福神 (Shichifukujin).
Rendered in a dynamic pose standing atop a bale of rice and his cloth treasure bag 布袋 (nunobukuro), he holds his magic mallet 打ち出の小槌 (uchide nokozuchi) aloft in his right hand, while presenting an inscribed coin in his left. Two small treasure jewels are placed atop the bag.
Two-character name seal at the back side the bag: 'Eizan' 栄山. Made by the Takaoka casting artist Koshii Eizan 越井栄山,a casting master from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Active during the Taishô period and early Shôwa period, around the 1920-40s.
Period: Japan – Taishô period/Early Shôwa period (Early 20th century)
Dimensions:
Height 51 cm, Width 26 cm, Depth 13 cm
Weight: 9.6 kg
In a very good original condition with minor traces of wear conform age. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA fine brown-patinated bronze okimono 置物 sculpted in the form of the deity Daikokuten 大黒天, one of Japan’s revered ‘Seven Lucky Gods’ 七福神 (Shichifukujin).
Rendered in a dynamic pose standing atop a bale of rice and his cloth treasure bag 布袋 (nunobukuro), he holds his magic mallet 打ち出の小槌 (uchide nokozuchi) aloft in his right hand, while presenting an inscribed coin in his left. Two small treasure jewels are placed atop the bag.
Two-character name seal at the back side the bag: 'Eizan' 栄山. Made by the Takaoka casting artist Koshii Eizan 越井栄山,a casting master from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture. Active during the Taishô period and early Shôwa period, around the 1920-40s.
Period: Japan – Taishô period/Early Shôwa period (Early 20th century)
Dimensions:
Height 51 cm, Width 26 cm, Depth 13 cm
Weight: 9.6 kg
In a very good original condition with minor traces of wear conform age. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition reference.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Taishô period/Early Shôwa period (Early 20th century)
No. of items
1
Artist
'Eizan' 栄山
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Patinated bronze
Height
51 cm
Width
26 cm
Title of artwork
Okimono 置物 of the deity Daikokuten 大黒天
Depth
13 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
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