Hand-decorated porcelain, the figurines are three different representations of Fukurokuju. The deity Fukurokuju (福禄寿) is one of the Seven Deities of Fortune (七福神 shichifukujin), one of the characters in Japanese mythology. It is the deity responsible for wisdom, happiness, and longevity. The other deities are Ebisu, Daikoku, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Jurjin, and Hotei. The term by which it is identified comes from the combination of Fuku = Happiness, Roku = Wealth, and ju = long life. It is depicted as a man with a high forehead, bald, and with long mustaches, and he always carries a staff. His companions are a turtle (symbol of longevity) and a crane (symbol of wisdom).
Hand-decorated porcelain, the figurines are three different representations of Fukurokuju. The deity Fukurokuju (福禄寿) is one of the Seven Deities of Fortune (七福神 shichifukujin), one of the characters in Japanese mythology. It is the deity responsible for wisdom, happiness, and longevity. The other deities are Ebisu, Daikoku, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Jurjin, and Hotei. The term by which it is identified comes from the combination of Fuku = Happiness, Roku = Wealth, and ju = long life. It is depicted as a man with a high forehead, bald, and with long mustaches, and he always carries a staff. His companions are a turtle (symbol of longevity) and a crane (symbol of wisdom).
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