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Edo Pd. Pottery Figure of Ebisu - Mingei browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Folk Art: Pre 1900: item # 165916 Please refer to our stock # 3710 when inquiring.
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| Small Mingei folk pottery figure of Ebisu in clay, late-Edo Period. The shichifukujin, or seven gods of good luck, are among the most popular figures in Japanese mythology, and Ebisu is a particular favorite. Originally part of the Shinto pantheon and revered as the patron of fishermen and merchants, Ebisu is always depicted with a large tai (bream) tucked under his left arm. This Edo-Period (1603-1868) clay Ebisu, at once grinning and grimacing and otherwise in seeming disarray, charms disarmingly. A highly collectible piece. Materials: Natural pigments on clay Dimensions: Height: 6.5 cm (2.6 in), Width: 4.9 cm (1.9 in) Depth: 3.3 cm (1.3 in). Condition: Loss of approximately 0.5 cm over the head and shoulders, with multiple chips and breaks, particularly around the base and on the backside. Overall condition is in keeping with the age of this clay piece. | ||||||||
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