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Japanese Wooden Sculpture of Ebisu browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Okimono: Pre 1980: Item # 414407
BENIBANA New York, Tokyo, and Beyond www.trocadero.com/benibana SOLD |
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This is an unusual, large sculpture of Ebisu. It is made of a solid piece of zelkova wood (keyaki in Japanese). Ebisu is one of Japan's "Seven Lucky Gods" and considered the patron saint of fishermen in Japan. He is the only indigenous Japanese deity among these seven gods. He typically holds a big sea bream ("tai"), a symbol of felicity and prosperity. Here, a very jolly Ebisu struggles to hold onto the fish, which is as big as he is. It is approximately 20-40 years old. In excellent condition. Wonderfully carved, and a very charming piece! Measurements |
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