Antique 1700s Japanese Wood Carving: Daikoku Lucky Gods

Edo Era Soul: 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Daikoku Statue - Rare Folk Art Mascot for Wealth & Luck.

◻︎Item: Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Daikokuten Statue
◻︎Era: Mid-to-Late Edo Period (1800s)
◻︎Deity: Daikoku (God of Wealth, Food, and Fortune)
◻︎Dimensions: H 3.2" × W 3.1" × D 1.4" (8.2cm × 8cm × 3.5cm)
◻︎Weight: Ultra-light at 2.3 oz (64g) — A sign of centuries-old seasoned wood.
◻︎Material: Aged Sacred Wood
◻︎Included: Wooden Storage Box  

A Rare Wooden Masterpiece:
While many Daikoku figures from the Edo period were made of unglazed pottery or cast metal, this rare piece is meticulously hand-carved from wood. Over the past 150+ years, the wood has seasoned and lost its moisture, becoming surprisingly lightweight and acquiring a texture as smooth as silk from decades of being cherished and touched.

The "Smoked" Patina (Susuke):
This statue bears a deep, blackened patina known in Japan as "Susuke." This coloring is the result of spending generations in traditional Japanese homes, exposed to the smoke of hearths (Irori) and incense. This is not dirt, but a "sacred layer of history" that modern replicas cannot imitate.

A Lovable Guardian:
Daikoku is depicted with his signature attributes: the "Uchide no Kozuchi" (Magic Lucky Hammer), a large sack of treasures, and standing atop rice bales. What makes this particular carving special is his humorous and charming expression. Japanese deities are often portrayed with a relatable, almost character-like cuteness that is meant to soothe and bring a smile to those who worship them.

Condition & Wabi-Sabi Character:
In Very Good Vintage Condition. The bamboo and cedar frame have aged to a sophisticated golden-brown hue. As this is a natural, vintage item, you may find slight variations in the color of the reeds and minor signs of its previous life in a Japanese home. These are the marks of authenticity that define its "Wabi-Sabi" (beauty in imperfection) charm.

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