Japanese hotei
- Japan: early 20th century
- Material: Ceramic
- Size: 23/18 cm, height: 15 cm
- Very good condition
The seven gods of luck (shichi-fukujin), which cannot be clearly assigned to a religious direction, are very popular as patrons and good luck charms in Japan.
One of them is Hotei san, who in some contexts is also regarded as an appearance of the Buddha.
He is the kind and cheerful God of contentment and abundance, with a big belly and a full sack. Sometimes small children (karako) climb on his shoulders to play jokes with the good-natured.
420,00 €
incl. VAT., plus shipping
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