Japanese Late Meiji Period Boxwood Carving of Ebisu
This finely carved boxwood statue is Ebisu, or Hiruko-no-Mikoto, one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. Ebisu is the god of fishermen and good fortune. He is also associated with virtue and candor. The fish he cradles in the basket is a Red Snapper, also a symbol of good fortune, safe sailing and plentiful fishing. The artist used the natural wood grain expertly to achieve the fisherman's cloak in a popular minimalist artistic style in the fashion of the period. The one piece, upper shell teeth are missing and make a very minor restoration project. The pictures don ot show the worth of the carving, nor its wonderful 'feel'. This Ebisu is 6-3/4 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter at the widest. Please note: The last picture show two holes where this wonder Ebishu was once pinned to a stand.
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