Sculpture of Daikoku sitting on a rice bale with a big grin on his face, spilling countless jewels (tama) from his treasure bag.

Keyaki (Paulownia) wood, carved in a slightly abstracted manner, called ittobori. 

Unsigned. Mingei (folk art)

Japan, 19^th century

H ca. 11 x W 10½ in.

Tension cracks (consistent with material and age), several scuff marks, painters tape on bottom.

Daikoku is one of the seven gods of good fortune. Daikoku is one of the so called ‘Kitchen Gods’. He stands for good fortune and wealth. The rice bales (good harvest) and treasure bag are two of his typical attributes.