Shinto Omamori- Antique Ebisu Pottery Statue, Edo Japan Lucky God, 1870s

Soulful Ceramics: A Unique Edo Period Figurine Representing the Essence of Japanese Folklore.

◻︎Item: Antique Japanese Pottery Statue (Tsuchi-ningyo style)
◻︎Deity: Ebisu (God of Business, Fishermen, and Good Fortune)
◻︎Dimensions: H 5.1" x W 3.0" x D 2.4" (13.0cm x 7.5cm x 6.0cm)
◻︎Weight: 11.6 oz (329g)
◻︎Material: Material: Authentic Hand-molded Pottery

The Story of This Piece:
Step into the history of Japanese folk belief with this soulful Ebisu statue from the 1870s. While most modern Ebisu figures are depicted with a fishing rod, this rare antique focuses on the moment of pure satisfaction: Ebisu smiling broadly as he clutches a large sea bream (Tai) under his arm.

His open-mouthed, innocent laugh is a hallmark of Edo-period folk art—capturing a sense of unbridled joy and "Wabi-Sabi" beauty. Originally worshipped by fishermen as a god who arrived from the sea to bring abundance, Ebisu has evolved into Japan's most powerful guardian of business prosperity. This weathered statue has witnessed over 150 years of history, and its presence is said to invite that same enduring spirit of luck and happiness into any modern space or collection.

Condition & Character:
This is a true antique with significant age-related wear, including chips, pigment loss, and surface patina. Far from being defects, these marks are the "scars of history" that give the statue its unique strength and authenticity. Please inspect the photos to appreciate its 150-year-old soul. (Stand not included).

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