Japan Early Antique Bowl Daikoko Lucky God of Wealth and Prosperity
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apan, an early and stunning glazed lidded bowl or box embellished with the infamous Daikoko one of the seven lucky gods in Japanese folklore. He is associated with wealth and prosperity.
The god enjoys an exalted position as a household deity in Japan. Daikoku’s association with wealth and prosperity precipitated a custom known as fukunusubi, or “theft of fortune”. This custom started with the belief that whoever stole divine figures was assured of good fortune if not caught in the act. The toshi-no-ichi (year-end market) held at Senso-ji became the main venue of the sale and disposal of such images by the fortune-seekers. Many small stalls were opened where articles including images of Daikoku were sold on the eve of New Year celebrations.
The bowl dates to the late Meiji period, 1900. This was a genuinely lucky and important find we made on our last trip to Kyoto.
It is completely hand thrown and hand glazed.- a tour de force of color and form only a Japanese master Artisan could perform.
Substantial dimensions: Dimensions: 8 inches tall and 8 inches wide
Hand glazed one-of-a-kind heavy thick stone ware vessel crafted in a textured organic feel style.
Handcrafted.
Hand glazed.
One-of-a-kind.
Original Signed Wood Tomobako Box
History:
Japan, Daikokuten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Fukujin).
The god enjoys an exalted position as a household deity in Japan. Daikoku’s association with wealth and prosperity precipitated a custom known as fukunusubi, or “theft of fortune”. This custom started with the belief that whoever stole divine figures was assured of good fortune if not caught in the act. The toshi-no-ichi (year-end market) held at Senso-ji became the main venue of the sale and disposal of such images by the fortune-seekers. Many small stalls were opened where articles including images of Daikoku were sold on the eve of New Year celebrations.[3]
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