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Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.
Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.

Hanging Scroll Silk Seven Deities of Goodluck Japan XX c.

£110.00 £0.00

Beautiful Silk Japanese Hanging Scroll Seven Deities of Goodluck XX century

Size: 46.5cm wide,127cm high

Weight: 310g

Material: Silk and Fabric
Technique: Hand-painted
Roller ends: Ceramic

Condition: Antique items may have creases, stains or damage so please see photos.

Object Literature: In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky Gods or Seven Gods of Fortune are believed to grant good luck. They all began as remote and impersonal gods, but gradually became much closer canonical figures for certain professions and Japanese arts. 

The Seven Gods are:

Ebisu: He is the God of prosperity and wealth in business, and of plenitude and abundance in crops, cereals and food in general. He is the patron of fisherman and therefore is represented with fishermen's costumes

Daikokuten: He is the God of commerce and prosperity, and he is also considered a demon hunter. This God is characterized by his smile; by his short legs and by the hat on his head. 

Bishamonten: He comes from the Hindu God Kubera (Vaisravana) and is the God of luck in war and battles, also associated with authority and dignity. He is the protector of those who follow the rules and behave appropriately. He is represented dressed in armour and a helmet, carrying a pagoda in his left hand.

Benzaiten: She also comes from Hinduism and is the Japanese adaptation of the Hindu goddess Saraswati and she is the patron of artists, writers, dancers, and geisha . She is represented as a smart, beautiful woman caring a biwa, a Japanese traditional lute-like instrument, and is normally accompanied by a white snake. 

Jurōjin: Considered the incarnation of the Southern Pole star, is the God of the elderly and of longevity in Japanese Buddhist mythology. Besides his distinctive skull, he is represented with a long white beard, riding a deer.
Hotei: He is the God of fortune, guardian of children, patron of magicians and barmen, and also the god of popularity. He is depicted as a fat, smiling, bald man with a curly moustache. He always appears half-naked, as his clothes are not wide enough to cover his enormous belly. He carries a bag on his shoulders which is loaded with fortunes for those who believe in his virtues. 

Kichijōten: She is the Japanese equivalent of the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, has the traits of beauty, happiness, and fertility.