JAPANESE SCULPTURE GOD OF FORTUNE IN TRADE AND PROSPERITY

Description:
- Japanese sculpture of one of the seven gods of fortune.
- Made of a white metal alloy, probably Zamak.
- The sculpture has a magnificent workmanship, made with all kind of detail, and with good proportions.
- The God of good fortune, also called Daikokuten, is the god of commerce and prosperity, he is also attributed with other characteristics such as being the patron of cooks, farmers, bankers, farmers, the protector of the earth (crops) and curiously, according to a legend, he is also considered to be the hunter of demons.
- This god is characterised by a smiling face, short legs and a cap on his head, and is often depicted with a sack full of valuables or with a magical lucky gavel.
- No distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The conservation of the figure is very good.
- It is complete and in perfect condition.
- It has parts where the silver plating has worn off.
- It shows the wear and tear of it's time.

Comments:
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and as a decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.