This bronze statue of Jurojin was created approximately 100 to 150 years ago, between the Meiji period and the early Showa period. The artist is Tokumitsu 徳光. There is the artist's signature on the back. This is a rare bronze statue of Jurojin and a deer sitting. Both Jurojin and the deer have calm expressions, and appear to be gazing off into the distance. Jurojin is holding a small walking stick. The walking stick is removable. 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: 20.0 cm Width: 22.5 cm Depth: 17.0 cm Weight: 4996 g Condition: The exterior is generally in good condition. There are traces of glue on the left antler of the deer. There are no problems at present. If it comes off, you will need to glue it back on with a soldering iron. There are small scratches, dirt, 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. 111722191119