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Japanese Ebisu Coin Bank True Folk Art browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Folk Art: Pre 1980: item # 1144855 Please refer to our stock # AG711 when inquiring.
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| This rare folk art from Japan is a wall-hanging type coin bank. A shape of Ebisu-god (one of the Seven Gods of Fortune or Seven Lucky Gods), who are considered the god of fishermen, luck, and workingmen, is centered in a "three dimensional manner." The Ebisu face painting/prints is precisely attached to the shape of the wood, which creates a very unique and humorous appearance. On the backing piece, there is a sumi-ink writing: 'Hard work brings happiness. ' There is a coin slot on the top of the Ebisu head as you see in the image. (There are few coins inside.) Ca. Early to mid 1900s. Dimensions: 4.5 wide 1.5" thick 9.5" tall | ||
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