This Fukurokuju statue was created approximately 100 to 150 years ago, between the Meiji and Taisho periods. There is an inscription by the artist, but only two characters, "Man 万 saku 作," could be deciphered. Fukurokuju 福禄寿 is a deity originating from Chinese Taoism and one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. He is a deity endowed with the three virtues of "Fuku 福 (happiness and prosperous descendants)," "Roku 禄 (wealth and salary)," and "Ju 寿 (health and longevity)." He is characterized by his short stature, long head, long beard, and large earlobes. He is depicted as carrying a scroll tied to a staff and a crane, and is worshipped as a deity of virtue and good fortune. Benefits/Meanings Fuku 福: Prosperous descendants, safe childbirth, prosperity of the family, and general happiness. Roku 禄: Wealth, money, status, salary. Ju 寿: Health and longevity, long life (accompanied by health). Virtue and Popularity: Be admired by others and acquire virtue. Characteristics Appearance: Short, with a very long head (dextrous head), long beard, and large earlobes. Possessions: A staff with a jewel in his left hand and a scroll in his right. Accompanying: He is often accompanied by a crane (a bird of longevity) or a turtle. Origin: Said to be the incarnation of the star Canopus, or a Taoist priest who appeared during the Song Dynasty. Relationship with Jurojin: Fukurokuju is very similar to Jurojin, and it is believed that they were originally the same god (Jurojin), who split into two deities over the course of worship (Fukurokuju as the three stars in one, and Jurojin as the star alone). High: 32.4 cm Width: 23.0 cm Depth: 20.3 cm Weight: 4,880 g Condition: There are small areas of peeling on the surface overall. There are also scratches, stains, scuffs, peeling, discoloration, 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. 120821031210