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Traffic and pedestrians on the Daikoku bridge, Osaka, Japan, late 19th century
Daikoku is one of the Seven Gods of Luck in Japanese mythology, known as the god of wealth and guardian of farmers. He is often depicted carrying a wish-granting mallet in his hand
Daikoku Bridge, Osaka, Japan. Date: circa 1890s
Daikoku and courtesan. Print shows Daikoku, one of the seven gods of fortune, sitting on the ground, holding a large sack from which two women emerge. Date between 1711 and 1716, printed later
The god of good fortune, Daikoku and Chinese children. Print shows Daikokuten, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, sitting on baskets
Sumo match between Daikoku and Fukurokuju. Print shows the Buddhist gods Daikoku and Fukurokuju, two of the seven lucky gods of Japan, as sumo wrestlers. Date 1831
Shaving a monks head Daikoku shaving Fukurokujins head. Print shows a woman reading, sitting in a chair at a cabinet containing tea service utensils
The god of good fortune, Daikoku. Print shows Daikokuten, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, holding a mallet, about to strike a rat attempting to get into a grain basket
Daikoku taking a peek. Print shows Daikoku descending from a picture hanging on a wall to peek under the kimono of a sleeping woman. Date 1767 or 1768
Daikoku, God of WealthThe God of Wealth carries a bag of rice, representing wealth; his upraised hammer is a magic container from which he showers coins on those he favours