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| Hotei Holding
a Baby |
| Hotei is the most popular
of the seven gods of good fortune. He is recognized by his
jolly expression, huge belly and sack of precious things.
Children are his frequent companions, and in this netsuke,
he is wishing the the bay happiness. |
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| Otafuku |
| Otafuku is the goddess
of mirth. She likes a good time. Here she's sitting in a mask,
offering sake and throwing beans to drive out the daemons.
Tip her back to see the very daemon she is trying to expel. |
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| Clams |
| The underwater palace
of Ryujin, the Dragon King, and the underwater island of Horai,
isle of eternal life, are both believed to appear in the breath
of a clam. |
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| Rabbit |
The fourth sign of the
Japanese Zodiac, the rabbit, is the symbol of longevity. Those
born under the sign of the rabbit are conservative, talented
and ambitious. The original was carved in the 18th century.
click
here to see the japanese zodic chart |
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| Deer |
Deer are symbolic
of long life and good luck. They are often depicted as companions
of Jurojin and Fukurokuju, the gods of longevity and
good luck. |
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| Mirror Polisher |
| Long before the Japanese
mirror was a familiar household object, it had deep significance
in the native shinto religion; believed to reflect the very
image of the deities. |
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