Daikokuten 1806

by Padre Art

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Daikokuten 1806

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Padre Art

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Photograph - Photo Art

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Daikokuten sits on bales of rice while holding his magic money mallet. Before him sits a young boy holding up a toy boat. The mice, bales of rice and the large bag of goodies are all symbols of abundance and prosperity relating to this 'Santa Claus' of Japan. From an original 19th century (1806) woodcut, 'Daikoku to Karako' (God of Good Fortune), by Utamaro II. All Rights Reserved © 2013 padre art

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December 25th, 2013

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